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February 23 2008

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Close upward view of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gilded arch under a stone ceiling. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark velvet choli with gold-embroidered trim, a jewelled belt, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a cream and gold silk garment, layered gold necklaces and a black crown with gold ornaments, holding a gold ritual implement. Both are decorated with multicoloured floral garlands in green, yellow, pink, maroon and white. Statues, not living people.2008-02-23Two golden figures sit side by side on a decorated platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, garlanded with marigolds, pink and white flowers and strings of beads. The left figure wears a bright orange turban, a cream-gold garment, a bead necklace and pearl-like jewelry, with its right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold blouse, a heavy gold necklace, a jeweled crown and large earrings, holding a lotus-like stem. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and a small green-and-gold tiered offering sits in front. A blue backdrop and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27February 23 20082008-02-23Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a pink-draped pedestal inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with a jewelled gold necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured beads and flowers. The figure on the right wears a rust-orange garment, silver jewellery and a similar ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A small gilded figure in a white and gold sari stands at the base beneath a flower garland, and a brass kalasha and offerings sit on a blue cloth in front. Green foliage and a brass-framed pillar appear at the left edge.2006-11-03Two golden murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a decorated platform against an orange and white backdrop. The male figure wears a white turban and white dhoti with a dark green velvet vest, layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while raising the other in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a pink and red sari with gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with a small purple flower arrangement at the base.2007-11-19A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murti seated within an ornate golden arch on a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, layered white pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff and small hand drum; the figure on the right wears a pink and gold garment, a red and gold necklace, and a tall ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower strands, and gold oil lamps stand on either side. A small copper-coloured plate with lamps is set before them.2009-12-15December 23 20162016-12-23Two seated deity murtis, gold-toned figures adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, are decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-pink garment and a tall gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a green garment and a pink crown with a flower-decorated headdress. They sit before gold-embossed arches and gold-and-white draped curtains, with a maroon cloth covering the seat below. The setting suggests a temple-style shrine display of utsava murtis.2013-09-03Close view of two golden metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, both garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strings in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a silver trident and a golden hand-held staff, and has an orange shawl draped over its shoulder. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green embroidered garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a golden sceptre. Behind them are gold drapery and carved stone.2011-12-13December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a ratha procession float carrying two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, both wrapped in yellow, white and red garlands and floral strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a tall decorated crown and a stacked jewelled necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a maroon garment with a blue cloth. A canopy of flower garlands hangs overhead, and a painted blue inscription runs across the wooden structure behind them. Sunlit street and trees are visible at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01