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April 17 2011

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September 26 20122012-09-26Two black stone deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, framed by ornate gold carved niches and foliage behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti-like cloth, a jeweled necklace and a red-and-white garland, with a raised hand showing a ring. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown and a yellow, red and green garland. Both are heavily adorned with gold and jeweled ornaments for a festival decoration.2011-04-17A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.2011-10-09September 13 20122012-09-13February 20 20122012-02-20Photograph of a dark stone murti of a seated deity with an orange turban and a white dhoti-style garment, adorned with gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled pendant and a jewelled hand-ornament, and a second, smaller dark stone murti beside it wearing a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both murtis are garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and jasmine garlands with green leaves, set in a dark niche framed by gilded arch decoration. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08A black stone murti of a deity is decorated for a festival at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth with a jeweled forehead ornament, a red bindi-like stone, and a white and gold necklace of layered beads. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and red flowers drape over the shoulders and arms, with green leaves. A gilded carved backdrop of ornate scrollwork stands behind the figure. No physical person is visible.2011-04-17A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11October 09 20112011-10-09A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29