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October 20 2011

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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18October 18 20112011-10-18October 18 20112011-10-18September 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs and a carved golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban with a white pearl garland, holds a silver trident, and has a jewelled hand gesture; the right figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a golden ritual implement. Both are draped in red and green garlands with heavy gold jewellery. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2012-05-10April 09 20132013-04-09September 20 20112011-09-20February 10 20122012-02-10Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures at a temple altar against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a gold crown, a diamond-studded white necklace, a red pendant, and holds a trident in one raised golden hand. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered gem-studded necklaces with red and green stones, and gestures with one golden hand. Both have ornate gold earrings and bindis, and a small green parrot-like ornament sits near the turban.2010-11-05Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13