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December 10 20072007-12-10March 07 20132013-03-07Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25June 18 20132013-06-18Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand in a temple shrine, adorned with dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a sparkling jewelled necklace and large earrings, and raises its right hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, jewelled earrings and layered necklaces on an orange-gold garment, and holds a ceremonial object. A brass trident-like ritual implement with a serpent motif stands at the left edge.2007-12-10Two 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.2011-11-29Two 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.2010-09-15September 19 20142014-09-19Two silver-toned metal murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown-like ornament, rudraksha beads, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green-tipped staff or rod. The figure on the right has a black hairstyle, pearl headpiece, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and a maroon garment with a pearl-and-jewel sash. The image is a photograph of deity statues, not living people.2011-07-31Two golden metal deity murti statues stand side by side before a red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a jeweled pendant, large earrings, a jeweled bodice and red and white flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a silver-grey sari, a gold necklace and a long garland of red and white flowers, and holds a gold staff-like object. The statues are set against carved stone pillars.2011-10-05January 31 20092009-01-31October 14 20112011-10-14