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January 21 2009

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Close-up photograph of two gilded processional murti figures decorated for a procession. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears a jeweled crown with pink, green and white stones, pink and white stone earrings and a jeweled necklace. Beside her a smaller figure wears a red and green headdress and holds a trident, with a red and pink garland draped over its shoulder. Yellow and white flower garlands, a red-tasselled hanging garland and a coconut palm frond surround the figures under a gold-carved canopy.2009-01-21Close view of two gilded metal deity murti busts adorned for worship, with a larger foreground figure wearing an ornate jeweled crown studded with green, red and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a layered jeweled necklace and a red-lipped face with a red bindi and nose ring. Behind it a second smaller murti wears a red and green cloth headdress and jeweled collar. Fresh pink and white flower garlands hang across the figures and a brass bird-topped lamp stand stands at left. Pieces are photographed inside a shrine with warm wood ceiling and gold carvings.2009-01-21Close-up of two ornately decorated golden deity murti figures adorned with jeweled jewelry. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a yellow embroidered garment with blue and green beadwork, and raises one hand in a gesture. The right figure wears a black headdress with pearl and white flower decorations, pearl necklaces, and a purple cloth. Both have red lips and large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Garlands of green leaves and pink and red flowers surround them, with a golden trident-like object at the left edge against a black backdrop.2009-07-21Close-up photograph of two gleaming gold metal deity murti faces decorated with jewelled crowns, gem-studded headpieces and ornaments. The face on the right has a large nose ring set with red and white stones, red lips and pearl-like earrings, and is framed by red roses. The face on the left wears a bejewelled crown with red and green stones and a red-lipped expression. Clustered garlands of red flowers and yellow blossoms fill the right edge, and the background is dark with warm golden light.2009-07-01Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27Two gilded metal murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine, adorned with yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and necklaces, and yellow and white flower garlands. The murti on the left wears a yellow turban with a crescent-moon ornament and holds a small ornate metal object with a green parrot perched on it; black rudraksha-style malas hang from its neck. The murti on the right wears a black headdress with jeweled bands, a yellow rose, a nose ring, and a long gold necklace. A red velvet backdrop and green foliage frame them.2010-12-26Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25October 14 20112011-10-14November 07 20102010-11-07Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25September 19 20142014-09-19Close 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.2011-12-28