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December 26 2013

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A photograph of three decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform before a green and gold backdrop, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. The central murti wears a golden crown, silver necklaces and an orange-and-purple sari-like garment, with raised hands. The murti on the left wears a tall red-and-gold crown and a red-and-gold garment, and the murti on the right wears a gold crown, red-and-gold dress and layered white jewelry. No people are visible; these are statues in a temple setting.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 25 20132013-12-25 +1 copiesA decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10A photograph of a decorated temple shrine dominated by two gilded deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a bright orange-red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a purple and red silk sari with gold jewellery and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by arches of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. In front, a large black Shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in thick garlands of marigolds and roses rests on a golden base. A bright yellow and green floral backdrop with blue cloud motifs fills the left side, and a golden kalasha stands on a wooden stool at the far left. No people are visible.2008-01-01Three gilded murti statues seated side by side on a red-draped throne under a golden arch with green polka-dot cloth behind them. The central figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, a white and gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and is hung with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a layered white and gold necklace, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled, embroidered conical headdress and a red and gold sari-style garment. All three have garlands of marigolds and roses. These are statues, not living people.2014-05-17November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA golden murti pair of deities seated together in a temple shrine, heavily adorned with thick garlands of yellow, white, green, magenta and orange flowers. The male figure wears a red and gold turban with a crescent emblem and holds a trident; the female figure wears a gold crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. In front, a large silver-and-gold jewelled ornament and rudraksha-strung adornment hang over a central pedestal, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small decorated lingam-like form with flower garland at the base. No living people are visible.2014-12-05Two gilded deity murtis, one larger and one smaller, are dressed in heavy silver and gold jewellery and densely decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. The larger murti wears a tall golden crown, holds a red fruit in one hand and has its other hand raised in a gold mudra. A small brass oil lamp stands at left, and a green cloth hangs behind. A partial figure in white stands at the left edge. The photo appears to show a temple alankaram arrangement.2013-11-09December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and leaves. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a white and gold ornamented blouse with jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand in blessing. Figures to either side wear golden crowns and jewelled garments and are also garlanded. A gold-framed arch and pale drapery form the backdrop.2014-11-11A photograph of three decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with no living people visible. Two larger seated murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink-orange sari, a gold crown, layered silver necklaces and gold hand ornaments. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a pink and gold crown and layered silver jewelry. A smaller standing murti at the left wears a gold crown, a green cloak and a garland of white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-and-orange curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-04