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September 07 2011

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September 07 20112011-09-07Close view of two ornately decorated deity murtis on a procession or altar setting, with a green and gold brocade backdrop. The left figure, with a silvery face and orange turban topped by a jeweled crown with a peacock feather, raises a golden hand holding a green object, and wears layered beaded necklaces and a red-and-gold collar. The right figure, also metallic-faced, wears a gold crown and white and red beaded necklaces, with yellow marigold and red flower garlands draped across both figures.2011-09-07Close-up photograph of two polished metal deity murtis in a temple setting with orange and gold draped cloth behind them. The figure on the right has a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, red flower in the hair, large ornate earrings and a green and red embroidered garment with green leafy garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rich multicoloured embellished clothing, and holds a silver staff with a green finial. Red roses lie in the foreground.2011-09-26Two golden metal deity murtis are decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with jewelled ornaments, a maroon garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue garment, and matching jewelled necklaces and earrings. Both faces show red lips and dark eyes. The setting resembles a pada puja arrangement of flowers around the murtis.2010-11-18 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01October 14 20112011-10-14Close view of two metallic deity murtis dressed for worship in front of gold-orange draped fabric. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown of red, green and white stones, large pearl-style earrings, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti behind wears a green and red headcloth and red lips, and holds a green-and-gold sceptre or weapon in a raised hand. The image is a photo of statues, not people.2011-12-31Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25September 24 20112011-09-24Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange turban with gold-edged border, a jewelled ornament at the forehead, red-and-white jewelled earrings and a rich embellished collar. Red flower garlands hang at the chest. Behind it hangs a green fabric with gold spangles. At right, another murti shows a jewelled crown and a raised hand. Watermarked archive image; no physical people are visible in the scene.2011-10-02Close photograph of a metal deity murti pair seated on a green and gold brocade cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red-brown dhoti with gold border, and layered red and white stone necklaces, holding pink orchids; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red stone necklaces with a rudraksha garland draped across them. A yellow plumeria flower and rudraksha malas adorn the pair.2013-12-21