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December 04 2011

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Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01Close view of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban with an ornate jewelled crown ornament, holds a silver trident and is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The right figure wears a gold veil, a pearl and jewelled headpiece, a nose ring and red lipstick, with a green parrot figure and a gold ritual implement beside it. Red and yellow flower garlands and a golden arch frame the figures. The statues are not people.2011-12-04Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.2008-03-22Close-up photograph of two gleaming gold-plated murti figures of a deity couple, lit warmly against a wooden backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban-like cloth with a jewelled brooch, gold earrings and a silver-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a jewelled gold crown with a central red-stoned ornament, a gold nose ring, pearl and bead necklaces, and an orange-marigold garland drapes over the shoulder. Both faces have red lips, dark kohl-lined eyes and red forehead marks.Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis surrounded by garlands of red roses, white flowers, magenta globe blossoms and yellow marigolds. The larger figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a gold ornate necklace, rudraksha beads and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a smaller figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with green stones, gold earrings and a yellow sash. The statues are decorated for worship, as in a temple setting.2012-05-03A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled gauntlet-style hand covering, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right has long dark hair under an ornate crown, wears an orange garment with gold trim, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on the raised hand. Both murtis are dressed in saffron-orange cloth and heavy silver and gold ornaments.2010-12-27November 01 20112011-11-01Close view of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha with a golden elephant-head face, wearing an orange-red crown-like headdress and an orange silk garment. Ornate jeweled necklaces and sparkling stone embellishments adorn the figure. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, green foliage, and a gold-embossed arch. A tall staff with an orange cloth streamer stands beside it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-07-07Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti faces adorned with a jewelled golden crown, red and gold nose ornaments, red-painted lips and dark eyes, with jewelled earrings and a beaded collar. A golden trident-like staff with an orange cloth rises at left, and orange-red fabric and white jasmine garlands fill the background. Pink flowers appear at lower right. The foreground figure's face is partly cropped. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25