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September 23 2006

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A gilded metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders wrapped over its head and shoulders, a gold-and-red jewelled chest ornament, large red-and-gold earrings and layered gold necklaces. A tall garland of marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drapes over its crown, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind it beside ornate gilded pillars and a lamp stand. No physical people are visible.2006-10-27June 09 20112011-06-09 +1 copiesOctober 28 20062006-10-28Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a gilded temple archway with a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold necklace and red-and-white bead garlands, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, silver necklace, a green cloth at the chest and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Both have red tilaka marks on the forehead and ornate earrings. The deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments in a temple setting.2008-11-11A golden deity murti riding in a procession ratha, its face gilded with a red tilak mark and a white and gold-bordered cloth draped over its head. Garlands of white jasmine, pink, magenta and red flowers, and green leaves frame the figure. Ornate gold ratha carving and a gold staff with a snake-like finial appear at the left edge. The murti wears a patterned gold-and-red garment, and the scene is a temple chariot festival.2006-10-28A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure with a broad face, a red bindi and ornate ear ornaments. It wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, a jewelled and gem-studded chest ornament, and gold necklaces. A white headcloth with a gold border wraps the head, and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves hang around it. Behind it stand a red cloth backdrop and carved golden temple pillars, with a trident-like ritual staff at right and a cobra-hooded ornament at left.2006-10-27Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti at a temple shrine, wearing a tall crown, jewelled green-and-red earrings, a layered jewelled necklace and a red garment. Behind it are arches of marigold, yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass lamp stand with a lotus-shaped top stands at left. The surrounding background is gold-coloured with a gilded pillar. No people are visible.2006-09-23July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesOctober 09 20062006-10-09Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a white and gold veil, a red bindi, jewelled red-and-white earrings, a heavy embellished golden necklace, and holds a hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a red garment, a bejewelled crown-like headdress, silver and gold layered necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a carved ornament. Behind them is carved wooden decor and red drapery. The image is a statue photo, not a living person.2006-10-09September 23 20062006-09-23