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February 21 2013

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Two large metallic deity murti statues seated side by side on a green silk-draped platform before a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, an orange and pink garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident in one hand with a small drum-like object in another while the other hand forms a mudra. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress with red and white jewels, a copper-gold sari with matching jewellery, and holds a staff-like object. Ornate gold and silver decoration surrounds them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-21Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10Close view of two gilded metal deity murti statues against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and an orange sash, holds a silver trident, and has a red floral garland and an ornate embroidered jewelled garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a red and gold sari, holding a small object in one hand. Strands of yellow and red flowers adorn both figures. The statues are not living persons.2011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti of deities seated before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop framed by an elaborate gilded arch. The murti on the left has four arms, holds a trident, and wears a red turban and a large jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, long necklaces, and a gold blouse. A small green parrot perches on the right-hand figure's raised hand, and a silver kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. Watermarked archive text appears at the lower right and is omitted.2013-05-20June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA close photograph of two metal deity murti figures seated side by side on a green draped base before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left has a red turban, a trident held upright in one hand, a golden abhaya-style gesture, a white and red flower garland and a red silk dhoti. The figure on the right wears a purple garment, layered jewelled necklaces, a white flower garland and an ornate crown, holding a flower-like object. These are statues, not people, and no person is physically present in the scene.2013-02-20November 27 20112011-11-27Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18Two metallic deity murtis seated side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a golden trident-like staff raised in one hand and a jeweled hand gesture, wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange sash, a red garment, and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a purple and gold sari, and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, with a cupped hand holding a small object. Gold lamps and offerings sit in the foreground. The image shows statues only, with no physical people present.2011-10-06June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesApril 09 20132013-04-09