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November 06 2011

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A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, one with a red turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a trident, and the other wearing a jewelled crown and red-and-gold garments, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands against a golden backdrop. Decorative ornaments and jewelled hands surround the figures, with a small pedestal of offerings below. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17September 03 20142014-09-03Photograph of two metal deity murti figures in a temple, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown, long earrings, a green-and-gold embellished red sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both images have painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes and are decorated with silver-toned jewellery and gemstones. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesTwo 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.2009-07-08September 19 20112011-09-19Two 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.2011-11-29December 09 20112011-12-09A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side amid dense floral decoration. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a maroon dhoti-style cloth, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon sari and heavy bridal-style jewellery, with bangles on the arm. Both are framed by garlands of purple flowers, yellow marigold strands and red roses, with a green leafy backdrop. These are statues, not living people, and the image is an archive photograph of a temple-style decorated deity display.2013-04-24November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copies