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March 22 20082008-03-22Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold brocade turban and a red-and-white jewelled necklace with rudraksha beads, and a small green parrot perches on a golden lotus-stemmed sceptre. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a black hair-covering, an orange-gold sari, a silver nose ring, large jewelled earrings and multiple rudraksha and pearl necklaces. Both are backed by a green silk curtain and surrounded by red roses in garlands. No living people are visible.2013-10-07Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange headcloth, a red-and-gold embroidered garment and a white-and-gold embroidered glove-like hand, and holds a gold staff. The figure on the right has a black hair bun crowned with gold and pearl ornaments, red bindi, pearl and gold necklaces, and a gold-bordered cream silk sari, holding a gold ritual staff. Behind them stands a backdrop of white, green, pink, red and yellow flower garlands.2008-03-22December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2009-12-24Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the left has long dark hair, an orange-red turban and saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a gold-plated hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a gold ritual object. Gold ornaments and an arch frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions, not living persons.2011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31Two gilded deity murti statues sit side by side before a flower-covered backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown ornament, holds a trident in one hand and a snake-topped staff in the other, and wears layered beaded necklaces and blue-rimmed medallions. The figure on the right wears a tall gilded crown, a long black braid, white and green jewelled necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ceremonial object. The statues are decorated for worship with abundant floral offerings.2013-11-02Close-up photograph of two polished silver-gold deity murtis (statues) decorated for worship against a dark blue velvet backdrop with a gold arched frame. The left figure wears a green and orange patterned turban with a red sash, a jewelled tilak, layered pink and gold necklaces and a raised hand. The right figure has a black-and-gold crown, a red-and-gold garland of yellow and red flowers, an orange-red sari-style garment and heavy silver jewellery. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-10-27December 16 20102010-12-16A photograph of two ornately decorated deity murti statues on an altar beneath a gilded arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, layered jewelled garlands and a tall crown-like headpiece, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold decorative headpiece, large jewelled earrings, a teal and white beaded necklace and a blue sari, with a hand raised in blessing. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a silver-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2008-10-08Close photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity, decorated for worship. The male figure wears a bright orange turban, a blue garment, rudraksha malas and a red-and-white heart-shaped pendant, and holds a small trident-like staff topped by a green parrot figure. The female figure wears a golden crown with pearl strands, large jewelled earrings, a red flower in her hair, layered jewelled necklaces and a maroon embroidered garment. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Background shows a red wall and gold ceremonial metalwork.2011-08-28 +1 copies