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October 09 2010

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Two 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.2010-10-09April 04 20132013-04-04 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20132013-02-06December 16 20092009-12-16Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a deep red curtain and garlanded with marigolds and roses. The statue on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brow ornament, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in a jewelled hand. The statue on the right has a long dark hair braid, a nose ring, rubies and emerald-set jewellery, and a red-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with gemstone-studded silver-gold ornaments. Gold-coloured shrine framing edges the scene at left. Deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08Two ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue garment and layered necklaces, and raises a hand in a gesture. Both are adorned with gemstones, garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang at the right edge, and gilded decorations frame the scene.2010-10-09Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28April 05 20132013-04-05March 20 20132013-03-20Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15March 24 20132013-03-24February 06 20132013-02-06