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August 11 2011

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Close-up photograph of two golden metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange and olive-green turban with a pearl necklace, a red tilak and dark kohl-lined eyes, holding a silver staff topped with a green-and-red bird-shaped finial, and is draped in layered rudraksha and bead malas, pearl chains and jewelled ornaments. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red tilak, bead necklaces and jewelled garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaves surround both figures against a teal sequined backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-08-11August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28Two gilded metal murti of deities stand before a glowing gold-embroidered backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a green and orange striped turban, holds a silver trident, and is draped with a red garland and pearl necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a red garland, layered ornate necklaces, and holds a golden staff with a small green parrot perched beside it. Marigold flowers lie at their feet. The image reads as a deity murti display during ritual decoration.2011-11-01Two golden metal deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and magenta flowers. The male figure wears a golden-brown turban, white dhoti-style cloth with a green-and-gold border, large jewelled earrings, a heavy embellished necklace and a bindi; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces, a bindi and holds a flower. Both are arranged in a procession or temple setting. The background shows a dark temple interior with a golden architectural element and hanging floral strands.2006-10-09Close view of two golden metal murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears a green and orange turban, pearl and rudraksha necklaces, jeweled gold collars and a gold ritual staff topped with a small green bird finial. The right figure wears a gold crown, red garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are framed by yellow marigold garlands and green leaves in front of a teal draped backdrop.2011-08-11 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19October 14 20102010-10-14Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a gold brocade backdrop with a curved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, a richly embroidered jewelled garment, and ornate earrings, and holds a long staff topped with a carved finial. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a dark embroidered garment decorated with gem-set ornaments, and white jasmine garlands. A small green parrot perches on the staff between them, and a brass vessel rests in the foreground. Both statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and fresh garlands.2013-05-16July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20092009-02-13Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch, both adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a tilak on the forehead, a dark rudraksha-style mala and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a red bindi and a gold nose ring, with a green parrot perched on a silver stand between them. Both are dressed in red garments with ornate jewellery.2010-12-28