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January 19 2013

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November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of two golden metal murti statues dressed in red garments and heavily adorned with jeweled crowns, necklaces and armbands, seated before a backdrop of marigold and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left holds a jeweled staff and wears a red turban and rudraksha mala; the figure on the right, with a crown and layered jeweled necklaces, holds a hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people, set in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch.2010-12-28December 31 20102010-12-31A photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26Photograph of two metal deity murti figures in a temple, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown, long earrings, a green-and-gold embellished red sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both images have painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes and are decorated with silver-toned jewellery and gemstones. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Golden-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.2013-01-17December 09 20112011-12-09October 01 20112011-10-01December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesJuly 11 20142014-07-11Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08