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June 08 2010

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Close-up photograph of two metal deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a pearl strand, a crown-like jewelled ornament, a red garment and a tall ornate golden hand held near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall crown encrusted with multicoloured stones and a crescent moon motif, a bronze-gold garment, and layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and bangles. White jasmine and red flower garlands hang at the right edge against a deep red backdrop. The murtis are statues, not people.2010-06-08Close-up photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity pair, gilded or bronze-coloured with polished faces. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl strand, and holds a raised hand with a long-stemmed sceptre-like object. The right figure wears a tall black headdress with jewelled bands and a golden-yellow garment. Both are heavily adorned with colourful gemstone-studded jewellery and necklaces, and white and magenta flower garlands hang at the right. A deep maroon velvet backdrop is behind them.2009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up of two metallic deity murti faces side by side, one wearing an orange silk turban wrapped with a pearl string and a jewelled brooch, the other wearing an ornate jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones. Both have dark kohl-lined eyes, red lips and bindi dots. Red flower garlands and jewelled collars fill the lower right, against a dark red cloth backdrop.2010-06-08Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08Close photograph of two metal deity murti figures dressed in ornate finery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold edging, a jeweled crown, a navy blue embroidered garment heavy with gemstone-studded necklaces, and holds a raised hand near the face. The figure on the right has dark hair with a jeweled headpiece, a purple and gold silk sari, and wears a richly embellished necklace and large jeweled earrings. Red and yellow flower garlands hang at the right edge, and a red cloth backdrop fills the background.2010-06-07June 29 20092009-06-29Close photo of two golden metal murti statues decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crest, a jewelled earring, a blue garment and a jewelled necklace, and rests one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled bands, a nose ring, earrings and layered gem necklaces. Red drapery and yellow marigold garlands fill the background. Statues only, no living people are visible.2010-07-08June 08 20102010-06-08Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murti faces decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jeweled forehead ornament, with a gold ornament at the bottom edge. The right figure has long black hair with jeweled floral accents, large jeweled earrings, red lips, and a gold necklace set with colored stones. Both faces are highly polished and reflect light. The background is a soft yellow-green drape.2009-06-27Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side in a close-up photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red garment, and layered necklaces with rudraksha malas; he holds a golden staff-like object at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a dark blue garment, and ornate pendant jewellery with large drop earrings. Both have red lips and a small red tilak on the forehead. No living people are visible.2011-10-29June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, rhinestone earrings, necklaces and red lips, set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The murti on the left wears an orange-red cloth draped over its head beneath a crown, and the murti on the right has dark hair decorated with a jewelled headpiece and flowers. Yellow marigold garlands are visible at the lower right. The image is blurred and the faces show glossy metallic sheen. No living people are visible. Page excerpt describes a 2009 convention at Bengaluru, but no a person candidate is visible in the image.2009-06-28