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December 10 20072007-12-10Two 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.2011-11-29Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand in a temple shrine, adorned with dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a sparkling jewelled necklace and large earrings, and raises its right hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, jewelled earrings and layered necklaces on an orange-gold garment, and holds a ceremonial object. A brass trident-like ritual implement with a serpent motif stands at the left edge.2007-12-10Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08Close-up photograph of two decorated deity murtis. The figure on the left has blue skin, a white tilak with a red vertical mark, a jeweled gold crown, a heavy gold and gem-studded necklace, and a gold shawl over orange cloth, raising a jeweled hand. The figure on the right has gold skin, a gold crown, sparkling silver-and-red bead necklaces, red and gold silk, and holds a small gold ritual object. Both are adorned with orange and white flower garlands. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold trim, a red garment and a heavy silver-and-gold collar necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange and gold sari, a crown with a jewelled ornament, layered necklaces and a bright orange flower garland, holding a small gold object in its raised hand. Both figures have red lips and red tilak marks on the forehead, and the scene is lit warmly against a stone ledge.Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side against a red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, an ornate jewelled golden armour-style garment, a jewelled crown and a gold necklace, with its right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right has long black hair in braids, a gold nose ring, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, wears a grey-white sari with a green border, and holds a gold trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red and white flowers.2011-10-05Photograph of two metal deity murtis under pink silk drapery in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a red turban with gold ornaments, a crescent-shaped headdress, multiple arms holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, and garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a white and pink jeweled crown, a red and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and bangles, with a similar flower garland. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. The statues are not people; no physical people are present.2013-05-27October 01 20112011-10-01November 06 20112011-11-06October 05 20112011-10-05Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23