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October 14 2011

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Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05October 14 20112011-10-14A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27October 13 20112011-10-13Close view of two golden metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate gold crown with a peacock-feather plume, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a red and white tilak on the forehead, and a heavy jeweled necklace with red and green stones. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing and it holds a gold staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a nose ring, a teal blouse and a pink sari with gold border, with a veil draped behind. Both wear yellow and red marigold garlands, and the background is a magenta cloth.2011-08-29 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15Golden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.2013-01-17Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with heavy silver-and-gold jewellery, large earrings, nose rings and necklaces, draped in red and orange silks. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a staff, wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and holds a golden staff. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and bright yellow and magenta flowers. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-07-25June 09 20132013-06-09A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arched canopy, both draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident, and has heavy white and gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, green and gold embroidered dress, and ornate jewellery while holding a staff. Red drapery hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01December 16 20092009-12-16Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a yellow cloth backdrop, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled necklace and a white ornamented arm, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment with a jewelled belt and layered necklaces, and holds a sceptre topped with a green parrot. Both are adorned with pearl and gemstone jewellery. A gold standard stands at the right edge.2011-01-28