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November 30 2011

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Two metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting, decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green garment, layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right has a dark braided crown with gold ornaments, a pink and blue sari, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Marigold and red flower garlands and a green backdrop frame them, with a gold arch behind.2009-06-27April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo 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.2012-05-10April 09 20132013-04-09Two gilded deity murti statues sit side by side before a flower-covered backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown ornament, holds a trident in one hand and a snake-topped staff in the other, and wears layered beaded necklaces and blue-rimmed medallions. The figure on the right wears a tall gilded crown, a long black braid, white and green jewelled necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ceremonial object. The statues are decorated for worship with abundant floral offerings.2013-11-02December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arched canopy, both draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident, and has heavy white and gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, green and gold embroidered dress, and ornate jewellery while holding a staff. Red drapery hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01July 03 20132013-07-03July 09 20102010-07-09Photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled raised hand; the right figure wears a dark crown, a red garment and layered pearl necklaces. A small figure in orange appears in the lower foreground beside them. Gold arch and drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2009-12-24Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the left has long dark hair, an orange-red turban and saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a gold-plated hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a gold ritual object. Gold ornaments and an arch frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions, not living persons.2011-12-18 +1 copiesTwo ornately decorated metal murti stand side by side on a stage, garlanded with yellow marigolds and deep red flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident-like staff and a ritual implement, and is adorned with a jewelled silver necklace. The figure on the right wears a crowned headdress, a green parrot ornament perched on its shoulder, and a jewelled necklace. Blurred red and gold seating and ritual decor appear behind them.2012-01-08