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July 04 20162016-07-04A photograph of two gilded metal murti figures seated within an ornate arched shrine decorated with mirror-work, sequins and green, red and gold patterns. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, a layered beaded necklace, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a green silk garment, a long garland of red and white flowers, and holds a lotus-like object. Red flowers rest at the base of the shrine.2016-07-04July 02 20162016-07-02Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures dressed and adorned for alankaram. Both have tall jewelled crowns encrusted with white beads, red and green stones and gold mesh. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with red border, a dark blue beaded collar and a golden staff or sceptre in hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt with silver beaded belt, a red and gold brocade garment and layered beaded gold necklaces. Both have red lips, large earrings and a stone wall behind. +1 copiesTwo life-size metal murti statues on a golden ornate throne against a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a trident and mace. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha malas, a leopard-print garment, white flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, raising one hand in blessing and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and white garlands. Their faces are gilded and painted. These are statues, not living people.2013-05-28July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesMay 03 20162016-05-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated before a green fabric backdrop with gold dots and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a trident-like staff rises beside him, and he is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of white and pink flowers with green leaves. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments and an orange-gold garment, also draped in jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. Both raise hands in blessing gestures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-17 +1 copiesJuly 17 20112011-07-17Close photograph of two gilded murti figures seated side by side in a decorated shrine or procession setting. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, and a heavy diamond-studded necklace; he holds a golden staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, and layered jewelled necklaces with earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and multicoloured flower garlands, and a gold snake-hood canopy with a red fabric backdrop frames them. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-25November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesJune 08 20132013-06-08