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November 27 20172017-11-27A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti figures, one on the left and one on the right, are almost entirely covered by dense garlands of marigolds, red and orange flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. Both figures wear ornate crowns set with green stones and elaborate gold jewellery. A purple garment is visible on the left figure and an orange-gold cloth lies in the foreground. The scene is a decorated shrine image of deity murti in temple worship, with no visible human figures.2012-04-05Two golden metal murti of deities are seated side by side on an orange draped platform, decorated with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The left figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces and earrings and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a crown, red and white beaded necklaces and a jewelled garment. Behind them hang a magenta drape and gold-toned carved panels with bird motifs. The image is a photograph of a temple-style display of deity murti, with no physical people present.2013-11-15A decorated pair of silver-coloured deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, seated before a golden arch. Both wear ornate crowns, gold necklaces and earrings. The male murti holds one hand raised in abhaya gesture and wears a yellow dhoti and a rudraksha-style mala. The female murti wears a red and gold sari and jewelled necklace. Both are framed by arches of densely packed rose and marigold garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A small red placard with Tamil text hangs before the male murti. No living people are visible.2013-07-16Two gold-toned statues seated on a golden throne (peetha) draped with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and red roses in striped bands. The central figure wears an elaborate tall crown of stacked flowers in yellow, purple, white and orange, with ornate jewelled golden jewellery and a golden lion-shaped armrest. The figure to the left wears a red turban and jewelled garments. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible; the figures are murtis or statues.2017-11-24Two metal deity murtis, one in gold-toned finish wearing an orange-pink garment and heavy layered silver-and-gem necklaces, the other in dark green garment with ornate jewelled crown and necklaces, seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers frame them, and a gold patterned curtain and carved gold panel form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-04November 12 20102010-11-12January 16 20182018-01-16Two silver-coloured murti figures seated side by side on a decorated stage, surrounded by an arch of red roses, white flowers, purple garlands and yellow and orange marigold strings. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange turban, a white and red dhoti with a red sash, and layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, with the right hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal sari and heavy jewelled necklaces. A gold-brown drape and gilded arch frame the background. Both are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-18 +1 copiesJanuary 16 20182018-01-16 +1 copies