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December 20 2011

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Two metal deity murti stand side by side under a canopy, adorned with flower garlands in white jasmine, yellow and red blooms. The figure on the left wears a red turban-like headpiece, layered silver-toned necklaces and a lavender-toned dhoti, and holds a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold silk garment, a jewelled pendant, layered necklaces and a raised hand gesture. Both have tall ornate crowns and large round earrings. Carved stone architecture and a red cloth backdrop frame the scene.2009-01-29Photo 11684226April 30 20122012-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of two ornately dressed deity murtis standing side by side against a red curtain. The figure on the left, shown in gold-toned finish, holds a trident and wears a red headband, a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a green lower garment with a pink cloth draped across. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered necklaces, and a blue sari with gold borders, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with a long orange and yellow marigold garland and adorned with bangles and earrings.January 08 20122012-01-08Two gilded murti statues of deities stand side by side before a red curtain under a warm interior light. The figure on the left, in a green and red-trimmed skirt, holds a trident-like staff and a raised implement, and wears a red headcloth, layered jeweled necklaces and sparkling crown. The figure on the right wears a blue skirt with silver-embellished trim and a tall jeweled crown, and holds a small staff. Both are adorned with bright marigold garlands, rhinestone-studded jewelry and earrings. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand side by side on a procession float, draped in heavy jeweled necklaces, beaded collars and elaborate ornaments. The figure on the left wears a crown with a red headcloth, holds a staff and raises a hand; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and gold garment and earrings. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang across their shoulders and red drapery forms the backdrop.May 05 20152015-05-05A close view of two ornate murti figures. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-red turban and a gold-patterned garment with a bejewelled chest, while the figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress with pearl ornaments and a red garment. No physical people are visible; both figures appear to be statues or portraits.2010-07-23September 23 20112011-09-23A photograph of a festival procession showing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a raised hand holding a trident-like staff and a female figure in a red and gold sari, both draped in garlands of white flowers, yellow and red blossoms, and wearing elaborate silver-white jewelled crowns and necklaces. They stand under a gilded ornate canopy with carved lion and elephant brackets and red fabric hangings. In the lower foreground a partially visible person in yellow clothing and a small red-clad figure holding a white object appear beside the murtis, with a framed photograph at the left edge.2009-01-29