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October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A 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.2006-10-28Close photo of two golden metal deity murtis, each draped in white flower garlands with pink, green and purple accents and marigolds behind them. The left murti wears a white and gold-bordered cloth and a red kumkum dot on its forehead; the right murti wears a jewelled crown, a dotted jewelled necklace and a red kumkum dot. Both faces are gold-plated with ornate embroidered and beaded details. A small gold-toned hand-held ritual object sits between them.2006-10-28Close view of two golden deity murti, one male and one female, adorned with heavy white jasmine garlands edged in pink, green and purple flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a red bindi; the female figure wears a gold crown, a red bindi and an ornate gold necklace over a pink garment. A hand in white sleeves reaches in from the right to adjust a garland. Behind them stand orange and yellow marigold strands and green leaves. The scene is an abhishekam-style garlanding of consecrated deities during a procession.2006-10-28October 24 20062006-10-24Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti decorated with dense garlands of white, red, magenta, yellow and purple flowers behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban with a crescent moon ornament and a jewelled brooch, a green garment with red and white stone embellishments, and layered gold necklaces, with hands in añjali mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, ornate gold necklaces set with coloured stones, and large jewelled earrings, with one hand raised. A red draped cloth forms the background. These are statues, not physical people.2014-12-05Close-up of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and pink and magenta flower garlands. The left murti wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a red bindi, and a beaded necklace. The right murti wears a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red bindi, and large jewelled earrings. Green and pink silk threads, purple flower clusters and a brass kalasha-like vessel surround them, with a hand visible at the top.2006-10-28Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and marigolds, seated on a ratha procession float. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the female figure wears a pink sari with a silver-and-gold crown and necklaces. A white van is parked at the left edge and a carved golden-brown shrine frame surrounds them. Green-skinned fruit lies at the base of the float.2006-10-28October 19 20062006-10-19June 03 20092009-06-03Photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled raised hand; the right figure wears a dark crown, a red garment and layered pearl necklaces. A small figure in orange appears in the lower foreground beside them. Gold arch and drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2009-12-24