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December 13 2007

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Two silver-faced deity murti stand side by side, richly adorned with jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones and pearl-like beads. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold stripes and a crown-like ornament, holds a yellow flower in one hand and a gold-toned implement in the other. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled decoration, a green and red blouse and an orange-red skirt, with long strands of white garland. White jasmine garlands drape both figures against a backdrop of tree roots and trunks. The murti are not living persons.2007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand side by side against a painted backdrop of banyan tree trunks. The figure on the left has a silver face, a red and gold turban and a dark velvet garment heavily layered with jewelled necklaces and gold-toned ornaments. It holds a flower in one raised hand and a bell-like object in the other, with yellow marigold flowers placed at its hands. The figure on the right has a silver face, a black headdress with jewelled ornaments, a green and red sari and layered diamond-style necklaces and white jasmine garlands. No physical people are visible.2007-12-13A photograph of two decorated metal deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a navy blue embroidered garment with a large jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture adorned with silver ornamentation. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and orange garment with a heavy jewelled necklace, and holds one hand near the chest. Both are garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands and stand against a grey stone wall.2007-12-23Two silver-faced deity murti seated side by side on a gold-and-yellow draped dais in front of a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a red garment and heavy silver jewellery, and holds a silver trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a white dhoti and an elaborate jewelled headdress with layered pearl and gem necklaces, holding a silver object. Both are decorated with flower garlands in red and yellow, and a green leaf-covered vessel appears at lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13Close photograph of a pair of decorated deity murtis, a dark blue-faced figure with a white and red urdhva tilaka and red-lipped face beside a gilded figure with a golden face. Both wear heavily jeweled crowns studded with red, green and white stones, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces with a red garment visible beneath. White and orange flower garlands hang at the left. The gilded figure's hand holds a golden ceremonial object. Festive alankaram decoration with bright, sparkling ornaments.Two metal murti figures of a divine couple sit on a green and orange-red draped seat in front of a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees. The male figure wears a red turban with a red flower, a gold crown-like top, layered jewelled necklaces and a white dhoti with gold border, and holds a gold staff in one hand and a yellow flower in the other. The female figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold zari, a dark headdress, a long white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. A brass kalasha or vessel sits at lower left and a small framed photograph is placed at the bottom centre.2007-12-14December 10 20072007-12-10July 20 20102010-07-20Photo of two golden-faced metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a garlanded procession vehicle at night. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, cream and gold dhoti, red embroidered bodice, and heavy layered jewellery; he raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and white flower crown, gold earrings with green stones, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are heavily decorated with marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands, with a gold arched frame behind them. No living people are clearly visible.2008-12-26Photograph of two ornately decorated metal utsava murti images standing side by side in a temple setting, adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown, a black garment with heavy silver and crystal ornaments, an orange and gold dhoti, and holds a small green parrot-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and red jeweled crown, layered crystal necklaces, and a green silk sari with gold borders. Both are draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands. No living people are visible.