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May 15 20132013-05-15August 17 20132013-08-17May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden ratha or palanquin, framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a silver crown, and a gold-embroidered green and orange garment. The other murti beside it wears a white crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. Behind them, a large painted figure in orange and gold holds a sword and a staff. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground.2013-05-15A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19July 17 20132013-07-17A decorated deity murti of Subramanya Swami stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of red roses, purple and white blossoms and yellow marigold garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and crown, a jewelled silver necklace and holds a spear (vel) and a staff-like weapon. Two smaller female murtis flank him, each in a teal sari with gold jewellery and crowns, reflecting a thirukalyanam-style setting. Gold and red ceremonial decorations surround the altar, and a colourful patterned pillar is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2011-11-01Photograph of two golden metal murti of a Hindu deity couple, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a veil, both decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male murti wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the female murti wears a gold necklace, jeweled earrings and an orange-and-gold sari. They stand beneath a gold arched canopy with orange draping in a temple setting, consistent with a procession or ritual display. No living people are visible.2011-12-05 +1 copiesA 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.2010-12-27Photograph 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.2011-12-05Two decorated metal deity murtis seated side by side on a green satin draped platform, framed by an arch of red, pink, white and purple flower garlands with green leaves. The left figure wears a gold crown, orange and gold silk garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a red garment and gold ornaments. Gold-carved pillar and ornate gilded arch edge the scene; background shows floral decoration. No physical people are visible.2013-04-20December 03 20112011-12-03