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April 20 2011

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Photograph of a temple shrine with two large metal deity murtis standing before a gold-framed arched throne with a white cloth backdrop. Both figures wear heavy garlands of red and white flowers and ornate jewelry; the figure on the left holds a trident and wears a white fan-shaped crown, while the figure on the right wears a silver crown and holds a lotus-like object. Green banana leaves, pink and yellow flowers, and small offering papers sit at the base. Smaller gold-framed shrines with garlanded idols appear at the upper left and right, and a small figure stands at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2011-04-20A photograph of two ornate metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a gold-framed arch with a silver patterned fabric backdrop. The statue on the left has a gold face, a white and gold headdress with red and white jewelled ornaments, and a jewelled necklace; it wears garlands of red carnations and white flowers. The statue on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and holds a trident-like staff and a small ornamental vessel, also draped in red and white garlands. Brass lamps and flower arrangements appear in the background. No living people are visible.2011-04-20April 20 20112011-04-20March 27 20162016-03-27A temple shrine set up for an offering, with a red-and-gold canopy over a golden throne holding two deity murtis: a dark-skinned figure with a trident and a green-and-gold clad figure with a crown. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the floor is covered with red cloth and plates of fruit, sweets, nuts, coconuts, bananas, flowers and rice dishes. Gold-framed panels and additional deity images decorate the back wall. No people are visible.2011-04-20Photograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a yellow-draped platform before a gold arched backdrop with yellow curtains. The deities are richly adorned with gold jewellery, layered necklaces, crowns and multicoloured floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. The male figure on the left raises one hand in blessing and wears a red-and-gold headdress; the female figure on the right holds a flower and wears an ornate crown. Two smaller decorated figures sit in front on an orange cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, and no a person depiction is shown.2013-09-03A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a dark red cloth draped over a platform, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a silver crown with an ornate silver necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a tall silver crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings, with an elaborate gold waist covering. Behind them stands a carved gold-toned arched frame, and white cloth drapes at the base. The setting appears to be a hall with a plain pale wall at left.2012-04-23A temple shrine photographed indoors showing several deity murti arranged on a decorated altar. Three figures stand in the centre and right: a golden murti in orange-red garlands at left, a golden murti with a crown and layered jewelled necklaces in the centre, and a red-clad murti in a flowing red skirt and red-and-gold garlands at right. A golden arched backdrop frames the central figures, and a colourful patterned canopy with tassels sits at the upper right. At left, a Ganesha murti wearing a yellow flower garland stands beside a bunch of pink and red flowers and a brass bell. A small oil lamp burns at lower left near a patterned red-and-white altar cloth.2021-03-06A photograph of two metal murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an ornate golden arched frame on a stage, draped in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and ornate necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a tall black-topped crown with a white cap and layered pearl necklaces. Gold ornaments and a gold shawl drape the seated figures. Deep maroon velvet curtains and white cloth frame the scene. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-04-23July 04 20132013-07-04January 29 20202020-01-29Night view of a golden arched shrine framing two standing deity murtis dressed in jeweled, sequined costumes and crowns, with a green silk backdrop. In front, two silver-brass kalasha pots are wrapped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, topped with mango leaves and a brass lamp or vessel. The scene appears to be a festival or puja decoration; no people are visible.2013-10-15