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December 28 20112011-12-28Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Close view of two golden metal deity murti faces framed by a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown encrusted with green, red and white stones, a yellow rose tucked at the side, and ornate filigree earrings. The murti behind wears a green and orange turban with a rudraksha-style mala draped at the side. A green leafy garland and a small brass figure of a bird on a stand sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26October 13 20112011-10-13October 13 20112011-10-13November 06 20112011-11-06October 01 20112011-10-01Two gilded processional murti figures stand side by side before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crest, a white pearl strand, and layered gold necklaces; a green leaf and a yellow-gold ceremonial object are held in its hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with a fan-like halo, a gold-and-red robe, multiple garlands of red flowers and green leaves, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery. Both have large painted eyes and gilded faces, and the figure on the right has a gold nose ring and gold earrings. These are idols, not physical people, and no identity is claimed for them.2012-05-12April 24 20132013-04-24September 25 20112011-09-25