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July 30 2011

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July 30 20112011-07-30Close-up of two gilded deity murti statues with ornate jewelled crowns and earrings, one wearing a bright orange-red turban with pearl strands and a red forehead tilak, the other with a tall black crown-like headdress decorated with pearls and red stones. White and purple flower garlands drape the figures, with dark red draped cloth behind them.2009-06-03Two golden deity murtis under a gilded canopy with a yellow silk backdrop. The figure on the right has a tall dark hair crown adorned with gold ornaments and a jewelled tilak, a gold nose ring and gold earring, wearing a blue-purple garment and a long garland of white flowers and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with gold and jewelled decorations and holds a gold ceremonial object. No living people are visible; the scene shows only statues. a person is not visibly depicted as a person here.2011-02-25September 07 20112011-09-07November 13 20072007-11-13June 09 20092009-06-09Close-up photograph of two polished metal deity murtis in a temple setting with orange and gold draped cloth behind them. The figure on the right has a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, red flower in the hair, large ornate earrings and a green and red embroidered garment with green leafy garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rich multicoloured embellished clothing, and holds a silver staff with a green finial. Red roses lie in the foreground.2011-09-26October 12 20132013-10-12Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures, a male and a female, adorned for worship. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and red-and-gold embroidered clothing, while the female figure wears a dark green sari with a jewelled headpiece, pearl-and-gem earrings and layered necklaces. Both have painted kohl eyes and red lips. A green parrot figure rests near the male figure's shoulder, and white and red flowers and green leaves garlands surround them. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2011-08-19Two deity murtis seated side by side under a yellow-green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has dark hair, a peacock feather on a red headpiece, a gold-and-jewelled crown and a jewelled blue and gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold veil and red sari with gold jewellery and a red gem pendant, holding a white clay pot with a cotton wick. Both are adorned with fresh flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold pots of offerings are placed in front.2009-12-21Close 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.2009-06-23Close photograph of gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship in front of a turquoise shimmering drape with a gold-edged arch. The foreground figure has a jeweled crown, bindi, red lips and dark eyes, adorned with green leaf garlands and red flower garlands. Behind it, a second figure wears a red and orange turban and an orange shawl, with a green parrot figure and ornate jeweled necklaces. Small brass lamp elements appear at the left edge. No living people are visible.2011-10-18