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May 15 2013

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A photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden ratha or palanquin, framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a silver crown, and a gold-embroidered green and orange garment. The other murti beside it wears a white crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. Behind them, a large painted figure in orange and gold holds a sword and a staff. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground.2013-05-15May 15 20132013-05-15July 07 20132013-07-07A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated on a green-draped platform within a golden-framed niche with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and white ornate garment, a large beaded necklace, and holds a tall staff. The figure on the right wears a gold and red crown, layered white and gold garlands, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and green. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a flower-decorated palanquin or chariot section appears at right. These are statues, not physical people.2010-10-11May 19 20132013-05-19Two silver-faced deity murtis are seated side by side in a festival procession under a red canopy, rotated sideways in the frame. The murti on the upper right wears an orange garment, crown, ornate silver-and-jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident. The murti on the lower left wears an orange silk skirt with a gold border and heavy jewelled silver ornaments, holding a small ornament in one hand. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms drape across the scene. Gold-framed decorative edging and a palm frond appear at the right. No physical people are visible.2013-07-17Close 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.2011-08-17Two 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.2011-11-29July 17 20132013-07-17November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19Photo of a richly decorated deity murti pair in a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch and a green silk backdrop. The central figure, in a red-orange turban and orange shawl with a jewelled necklace and bracelet, is flanked by a consort in a blue sari with ornate gold jewellery and a jewelled crown. Both golden metal faces are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a kalasha-style offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-30