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November 24 2010

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November 24 20102010-11-24November 24 20102010-11-24November 24 20102010-11-24December 10 20072007-12-10December 31 20102010-12-31July 16 20132013-07-16Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19May 12 20132013-05-12Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on an ornate throne beneath a golden arch, surrounded by heaped marigolds, roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and a yellow garment, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari-like drape, a black-and-gold crown with a yellow flower, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-26