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December 16 2009

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June 09 20132013-06-09A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped throne under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-shaped staff rests against him, and he is adorned with jeweled silver-embellished garments, rudraksha-style beads and a jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue embroidered sari, a tall jeweled crown and a red pendant necklace, and holds a small green-leafed stem. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp with a lotus-like base stands at the left edge, and a brass vessel with flowers appears at the right. The scene is deity murti decoration, not living people.2010-11-09September 19 20142014-09-19A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12December 16 20102010-12-16Close photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side in front of red velvet drapery beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red-pink turban with a jeweled crown, holds a trident, wears a yellow silk skirt with a purple wrap, and is draped in yellow-and-purple flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a pink silk blouse and sari, heavy silver necklaces, a jeweled headpiece with white flowers, and holds a small drum-like object. A brass oil lamp and a brass vessel sit in the foreground. Stone walls and a copyright-watermarked photo credit frame the scene.2010-12-16Two gilded deity murtis (statues) are shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jeweled teal-and-gold chest covering, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with gold border, layered gem necklaces and holds a tall trident. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-10-09July 20 20102010-07-20Two ornately decorated golden statues of deities stand side by side on a raised platform before a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a golden-brown shawl over a dark blue garment, holds a trident and a golden ritual staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and flower garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure on the right wears a crown with a halo-like arch, a green skirt and orange top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both are heavily ornamented with jewelry and garlands, and the setting is a stone temple wall. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-22June 28 20092009-06-28Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side on a blue silk drape, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy silver-jewelled necklaces, a black embroidered sash with gold border, white trousers, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, layered silver necklaces, a green and orange sari, and holds a small figure in one hand. Both have golden faces and feet. A dark drum-like object appears at the right edge.2007-12-22A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dark teal draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch, with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and raises a hand holding a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A long gold staff rests diagonally across the platform.2009-10-17