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October 04 2008

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Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple displayed in an arched alcove against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, with a green and orange turban and a trident, holds a ceremonial mace-like object and wears a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads; the figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a purple sari and layered turquoise and silver jewellery, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, pink and white flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04Photograph of a golden processional murti pair framed by an ornate gilded arch and decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The male deity wears a multicoloured pink, green and red turban with a crescent ornament and holds a golden trident with a jewelled head; he has a rudraksha-style jewelled necklace and heavy ornaments. The female deity wears a tall jewelled crown, blue and purple silk sari and layered gold and gem necklaces. Deity murti only, no living people visible; the scene is lit warmly against a dark blue backdrop.2008-12-28Close view of gilded deity murti in a golden arched niche against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like headdress, a silver crown ornament, and holds a golden trident and a golden ceremonial implement; garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang around the figures. Beside it stands a second gilded deity murti in a jeweled tall crown with a green and red beaded necklace. Stone carved walls frame the scene.2010-10-03December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of two ornately decorated deity murti statues on an altar beneath a gilded arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, layered jewelled garlands and a tall crown-like headpiece, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold decorative headpiece, large jewelled earrings, a teal and white beaded necklace and a blue sari, with a hand raised in blessing. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a silver-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2008-10-08February 20 20132013-02-20Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated in front of a dark blue cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red-marked forehead, dense layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand; he holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a tiered crown with a jewelled headpiece, heavy necklaces and a green skirt, with a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers draped across her. The statues are garlanded and adorned as for worship. No physical people are visible.2008-10-27December 28 20082008-12-28Close-up photograph of two polished silver-gold deity murtis (statues) decorated for worship against a dark blue velvet backdrop with a gold arched frame. The left figure wears a green and orange patterned turban with a red sash, a jewelled tilak, layered pink and gold necklaces and a raised hand. The right figure has a black-and-gold crown, a red-and-gold garland of yellow and red flowers, an orange-red sari-style garment and heavy silver jewellery. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-10-27September 30 20082008-09-30A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform before a deep red curtain, beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold ornament, holds a golden trident, and has a bright red mouth and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a rich red and gold garment with layered beaded necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents. A gold kalasha-style lamp stands at the right edge beside carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-11-03