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June 23 2009

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Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears a white and gold striped turban with a jeweled ornament and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a gilded ritual object. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, gold and jeweled necklaces, earrings and a white sari with a gold border. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame them against a red drape.2011-01-01Close-up photograph of two polished gold-metal deity murtis with painted faces, jeweled crowns and earrings, rhinestone-studded necklaces and ornaments. The figure on the right wears a black hair bun with a jeweled headpiece and a flower, and a red-orange garment. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban band with gold trim. Yellow and green garlands hang at the lower right against a pale yellow-green cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the scene.2009-06-28July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti faces adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban wrapped with a pearl necklace and a jewelled forehead ornament with a red stone; its red lips are painted. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown edged with jewelled bands and red stones, with long pendant earrings and a jewelled collar. Purple and white flower garlands fill the lower right corner against a dark draped backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-06-03June 03 20092009-06-03Close 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.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of two golden deity murti with crowns and jewelled ornaments, set against a yellow-green silk backdrop. The figure on the left has a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-lipped golden face and a raised hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with crystal embellishments, a nose ring and a sparkling necklace. Red and yellow flower garlands fill the lower right corner.2009-07-01Two large gilded deity murti figures seen from below against white draped cloth and a concrete beam. The figure on the left wears a green turban-like headdress with a gold band and crescent, a green garment, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and a raised hand holding a small object. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown in red, green and white, large earrings, a nose ring, a pink and green saree with gold border, and pearl garlands. Both faces are polished gold with red lips. The figures are statues, not people.October 17 20072007-10-17October 16 20072007-10-16Photograph of two golden metal murti figures of deities shown close-up under a canopy of dried palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a tall silver-and-gold headpiece, a red kumkum dot on the forehead, and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, gold jewelled ornaments, and a pearl necklace. White and red flower garlands drape across both figures. A gold trident-like ornament is visible at the right edge.2007-05-28July 01 20092009-07-01