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December 13 2011

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Close photograph of a golden-faced deity murti wearing a red and orange turban with gold border, decorated with a jeweled forehead ornament and dense gold beaded necklaces, backed by red and yellow roses and marigold garlands. A silver trident with a golden handle rests in the left foreground, and a jeweled crown and green bird figure appear at the right edge against golden ornamental backdrops.2011-11-06A golden metal statue of a deity murti wearing an orange-red turban wrapped with gold-bordered fabric and draped with rudraksha mala strands. The face is gold-coloured with painted dark eyes and red lips. Multiple rows of rudraksha beads, a jewelled silver-and-gold necklace and an orange shawl adorn the figure. A silver trident stands in one hand, and the raised golden hand is gesturing. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers surround the statue, with orange and gold drapery behind it.2011-12-17November 24 20112011-11-24Two metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.2011-10-14A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.2008-12-31Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Close view of golden metal deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a white cord, holds a silver trident, and has a white-painted raised hand. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold necklaces and holds a small bird-shaped ornament. Gold arched background with lights. Statues only, no physical people visible.2011-11-29Close-up photograph of two gold-plated murti figures in a temple setting, decorated with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled ornament and raises one hand to the chin; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and red-lipped gold face with pink earrings. A gold trident and a gold cobra hood appear at the left edge, set against dark red drapery and an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; these are statues and deity murti.2009-10-17November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesClose view of two metal murti figures of a deity pair in a temple shrine. The left figure, golden-bronze, wears a red turban with a blue beaded necklace and holds a silver trident; its hand is covered by a jeweled glove decorated with green and red stones. The right figure, in a red sari with a tiered jeweled crown, holds a silver ritual implement and wears a rudraksha mala. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses, set against an orange-and-gold draped backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-07-26September 25 20112011-09-25