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November 24 2011

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Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14Two golden-faced deity murtis seated side by side against an orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, a brown rudraksha mala, and blue clothing; he holds a trident in one raised hand. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, layered white and gold necklaces, earrings, and a blue garment, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped with red and pink flower garlands and yellow marigolds. The scene appears to be a festival or decorated ceremonial display of murtis.2013-04-07Two golden murti statues of deities stand side by side against a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and blue turban with a peacock feather, holds a golden staff with a snake motif, and is adorned with pink rose garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle decorated with colourful flowers, wears a teal and purple sari with ornate gold jewellery, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Both wear red bindi tilaka and are garlanded with fresh pink roses and greenery.2011-08-14September 19 20112011-09-19Golden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.2013-01-17November 06 20112011-11-06Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29Close-up photograph of two polished metal deity murtis in a temple setting with orange and gold draped cloth behind them. The figure on the right has a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, red flower in the hair, large ornate earrings and a green and red embroidered garment with green leafy garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rich multicoloured embellished clothing, and holds a silver staff with a green finial. Red roses lie in the foreground.2011-09-26Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a green draped backdrop framed by ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament and a layered necklace; it holds a golden trident in one hand and raises the other in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black and white jeweled crown with red accents and an orange garment, with a nose ring and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-25A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop with a gilded arch. The left figure, a male deity form, has a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident held in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments; the right figure wears a red sari, a jewelled crown and a red-and-white floral garland. Both are adorned with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is physically present.2011-07-26December 31 20102010-12-31