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November 24 2011

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October 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of two gold-plated murti figures in a temple setting, decorated with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled ornament and raises one hand to the chin; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and red-lipped gold face with pink earrings. A gold trident and a gold cobra hood appear at the left edge, set against dark red drapery and an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; these are statues and deity murti.2009-10-17October 13 20112011-10-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31September 25 20112011-09-25A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.2008-12-31Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Close 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.2011-09-26November 24 20112011-11-24Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26June 29 20092009-06-29A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25