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October 12 2007

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Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Two golden deity murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine, adorned with red and white rose garlands and jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, pearl and jewelled ornaments, and a blue-and-silver garment, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has long black hair with a jasmine crown, pearl headpiece, gold necklaces, a blue garment, and holds a golden trident and a small rod. Behind them hang red sequined drapes with an orange sash and a gold arch. No physical people are visible.2011-09-23July 22 20132013-07-22Close-up of two golden deity murti statues in a temple setting. The left figure wears a white and orange-red striped headcloth, a gold crown-like headdress and dangling jeweled earrings, with a red-lipped face and a raised golden hand. The right figure has long dark hair, a jeweled headband, red bindi, jeweled earrings and a gold-and-silver embroidered garment over a purple cloth. Grey stone architecture and a carved wheel motif appear at the left edge. The figures are statues, not living people.2007-10-25Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.2011-08-01Two golden metal murti statues are seated side by side in a gilded arch before a dark red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red garments, layered beaded necklaces and a jeweled armband, and holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown decorated with red and gold medallions, a pink and purple sari, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Both are draped with red flower garlands. These are deity statues, not living people.2009-06-18Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01March 13 20132013-03-13October 03 20102010-10-03September 13 20112011-09-13Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side. The figure on the left wears a red and white turban, a deep maroon velvet garment, multiple tiered jeweled necklaces and a red bindi, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra showing a red stone. The figure on the right has a black braid, a gold silk sari with jeweled belt, a purple blouse, layered diamond-style necklaces and a crown, with its hand held up in a gesture. Both have painted red lips and ornate earrings. Behind them is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated before a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red-brown turban with a crescent emblem, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is adorned with a jewelled collar and garlands. The female figure wears a gold crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, a maroon and gold sari, and holds a lotus. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the lotus. Deity murti depicted, not living people.2017-01-14