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October 13 2011

Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.

Two large metal murti statues of deities stand side by side in an ornate temple shrine, decorated with abundant marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, holds a golden trident in one hand and a rudraksha mala of dark beads around the neck, with a jeweled crown and earrings. The figure on the right wears an orange garment with gold and silver jewelry, long necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a green parrot perched on the raised hand. Behind them are green foliage and a gold arched frame. No living people are visible.

Photograph 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.

Photograph of two metal murti figures of a deity couple in a temple setting, set against a green shimmering cloth backdrop with gold patterns and a gold arch above. The male figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a small drum-like hand instrument, and has heavy beaded necklaces and a white ornate chest piece. The female figure wears a gold crown, a yellow and magenta sari, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Stone carved wall visible at right.

2013-05-27 +1 copies

October 14 2011

Close view of two gilded metal deity murti statues against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and an orange sash, holds a silver trident, and has a red floral garland and an ornate embroidered jewelled garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a red and gold sari, holding a small object in one hand. Strands of yellow and red flowers adorn both figures. The statues are not living persons.

2011-11-27 +1 copies

Golden-painted statues of a deity couple seated under a gilded arch against gold shimmering drapery. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a tilak, a red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a teal-blue silk sari with gold jewelry, a gold crown and red-and-white flower garlands draped over both figures. Both are adorned with red flowers and green leaves, a deity murti arrangement with no living people visible.

Golden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.

Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with heavy silver-and-gold jewellery, large earrings, nose rings and necklaces, draped in red and orange silks. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a staff, wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and holds a golden staff. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and bright yellow and magenta flowers. No physical people are visible in the scene.

March 13 2013

Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.