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December 23 20102010-12-23Three metal deity murtis stand together on a blue cloth draped over a platform, each adorned with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The central figure is a male deity holding a trident and a staff-like weapon, wearing an ornate crown, jeweled necklaces and an orange-red garment with gold border. Flanking him are two female murtis in orange and red silk saris with gold borders, heavy jeweled necklaces and tall ornamented crowns. Behind them hang an orange cloth and a red-and-white striped canopy with metal railings at right. No physical people are visible.2010-12-23Three gilded metal murti statues stand on a blue cloth in a temple setting. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, orange sash, and heavy layered gold jewellery with a green garment. Flanking figures on either side wear similar tall crowns, elaborate necklaces, and red and green garments. All three are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red roses. Behind them, brass lamps and silver vessels sit on a stone ledge, with yellow flowers visible at the top.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23June 12 20142014-06-12 +1 copiesClose photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17December 23 20102010-12-23Close-up photograph of two life-size metallic deity murtis, copper-coloured with silver ornamentation, standing before a saffron-yellow cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a silver ornamental crest, holds a trident in one hand, and wears a silver necklace and garlands of red and white flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, silver jewellery and a red garment, with a red mark on the forehead. Both are decorated with layered garlands and silver adornments. No physical people are visible.2013-02-10Three ornate metal deity murtis stand together on a stage, dressed in heavy silver-toned jewelled ornaments and crowns, with a central figure wearing a red cloth behind a tall jewelled crown and two flanking figures in green and gold clothing. Thick garlands in orange, yellow, white, green, red and purple drape across the figures, and a golden arch frames the group. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-11-14 +1 copiesNovember 11 20112011-11-11Close view of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha with a golden elephant-head face, wearing an orange-red crown-like headdress and an orange silk garment. Ornate jeweled necklaces and sparkling stone embellishments adorn the figure. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, green foliage, and a gold-embossed arch. A tall staff with an orange cloth streamer stands beside it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-07-07