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December 27 2007

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A photograph of a seated pair of metal murti statues on a throne backed by a large arch of marigold and chrysanthemum garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figures are dressed in orange saffron garments with silver and gold ornaments, rudraksha malas, pearl necklaces and jewelled armbands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and makes a blessing gesture with one hand. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with jewelled ornaments and earrings. The setting is a temple with carved stone pillars.2010-12-27A photograph at a temple shrine showing a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron headwrap adorning a golden-bodied deity murti seated on a throne. The standing person in orange drapes an orange shawl over the murti's shoulder and touches its crown area, while a second hand at left holds a gold tray with a red cloth. The murti wears a gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, earrings and bangles, and sits before a red curtain framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers. A brass lamp stand appears at lower left. Two people are visible, counting only the standing figure and the partially visible tray holder.2010-12-27A photograph of a standing man in saffron-orange robes with a gold headband and layered gold-and-beaded necklaces, gesturing toward a large gilded deity murti in orange and gold garments with a crown and ornate jewellery. The murti is framed by a garland arch of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A tray held by a hand appears at the lower left. Some people stand in the background at left.2010-12-27A photograph of a pair of seated golden statues in orange robes, placed on a raised throne framed by a golden arch wreathed in marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The statues are sculpted with orange turbans and a crown, one holding a trident and both wearing layered silver and gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. Red curtains hang behind the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible in the scene. The seated pair appear to be deity murtis.2010-12-27A figure in saffron-orange robes and a long, loose ponytail stands at the left, reaching toward a golden-faced deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti wears an orange garment, a tall orange-and-gold crown, a jeweled necklace, earrings, and bangles, with its hand raised. Behind it, a gold arched frame is draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers. At the lower left, a hand holds a gold tray with a red cloth, and a brass vessel with garlands sits nearby. a person wears a long orange shawl over orange clothing and a headband, with rudraksha-style adornments; the figure is performing a ritual adornment of the murti. No other people are visible.2010-12-27Photo of a golden metal murti pair seated together on an ornate throne under a gilded arch, dressed in saffron-orange garments with silver jewellery and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown, holds a silver trident and carries a rudraksha mala; the figure on the right wears a tall dark hair arrangement, earrings and a silver necklace. Both are framed by long garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with a silver-rimmed object and flower garlands at the lower left. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27December 11 20112011-12-11Two gilded statues in orange robes sit side by side under a concrete canopy before an orange drape. The left figure wears an orange turban with a tilak mark, rudraksha malas across the chest and arms, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The right figure wears an orange sari-style garment, a tall matted hair crown, gold necklace and rudraksha malas, and holds a trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with purple, yellow, white and magenta flower strands. The figures are statues, not living people, and the setting appears to be a festival altar. +1 copiesJanuary 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a figure in an orange saffron robe and draped shawl standing on a raised platform beside a seated statue. The standing figure wears a long gold-bead necklace, a gold headband, and has long dark hair, with one arm extended outward. Beside him is a large seated deity murti in orange and red garments with gold jewelry, a crown, and a golden face, positioned on a purple-draped throne. Both are framed by elaborate garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-framed ornate arch behind them and a corrugated roof and red wall form the setting. Count of physical people visible: one.2010-12-27A photograph of a procession with two golden deity murti figures carried on a palanquin or ratha-style platform. The foreground figure wears an orange turban, a gold crown-like headdress, red and yellow marigold garlands and orange draped cloth, and holds a golden staff with a trident-like finial. Beside it stands a second murti in a black crowned headdress, red garland and orange garment. Devotees line the foreground with hands folded in anjali, some in white and red clothing. Red flags and a banner stand behind, with scattered flower petals on the ground.2011-07-15September 03 20142014-09-03