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December 03 2011

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July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesDecember 05 20112011-12-05A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10July 16 20132013-07-16A 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.2010-12-27Two metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with a carved golden arch behind them. Both are draped in multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, pink, purple, red and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall ornamented crown, gold jewellery and a rust-coloured shawl, with a red cloth panel held in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, a green and white jewelled necklace and a red blouse over a yellow skirt. Both are seated on a pale blue and yellow cloth draped over a platform, with a red patterned rug in front and a potted green plant at lower right.2013-07-16 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated dais, framed by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange cloth, layered jeweled necklaces, a leopard-print garment and a raised mudra hand. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red garment and ornate jeweled necklaces. A brown satin canopy and a gold filigree arch stand behind them. This appears to be a statue arrangement, not living people, and no appearance-based a person candidate is visible.2013-04-21 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis, one in gold-toned finish wearing an orange-pink garment and heavy layered silver-and-gem necklaces, the other in dark green garment with ornate jewelled crown and necklaces, seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers frame them, and a gold patterned curtain and carved gold panel form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-04November 29 20112011-11-29Two golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated throne-like seat, heavily framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red-orange dhoti-style garment with dark rudraksha malas and a large gold pendant; he holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand with a jeweled palm. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, red-orange sari with silver and gem-studded borders, layered gold and pearl necklaces and large earrings. Red velvet drapery and a gold arched frame sit behind them. These are statues, not living persons.2010-12-28Two metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21September 11 20142014-09-11