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June 27 2009

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Close view of two gilded murti statues. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with pearl strands, a dark green garment covered in sparkling crystal embellishment, and holds a golden staff. Beside it, the figure on the right has an ornate black hair arrangement with gold filigree and a crown, wears a turquoise blue and pink garment, a nose ring, and gold necklaces. A golden halo-shaped backdrop frames them, with a yellow cloth behind and a flame-like gold motif near the hands. Garlands of yellow flowers and red blooms appear at the left edge.2009-06-27Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a green draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, a red and green turban with a gold crown, a trident in hand and a brown rudraksha-style mala; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, embellished ornaments and a green-and-red garland with yellow flowers. Both figures have raised hands with ritual gestures. The image shows deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08Two gilded metal murti figures of a divine couple are seated side by side against a red silk backdrop, framed by thick garlands of red roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament and pearl strands, heavy gold necklaces set with green and red stones, and raises a hand in abhaya gesture while holding a gold staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate black and gold crown with a red tassel, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and a red sari, holding a gold lotus-like object. A small green parrot perches on the figure's raised hand. The scene resembles temple wedding-style decoration with dense flower garlands and jeweled adornment.2012-05-02Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand before an orange satin drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a pearl drape, a red tilak, rudraksha mala necklaces, and raises a golden hand in abhaya mudra while holding a trident-like staff. The right figure wears a golden crown, pearl and bead necklaces, red and gold earrings, and a red tilak. A small green parrot sits on a golden pedestal between them, and red roses and yellow marigold garlands adorn the statues. Statues only, no physical people present.2013-06-21Close photo of gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship in a temple. The left figure wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a raised gold hand; the right figure wears a gold crown and jewelled earrings in front of a deep red velvet curtain, with red and orange flower garlands at the edge. Both figures are ornamented with rhinestone-studded jewellery, a bright, ceremonial look typical of a temple alankaram.2009-10-17October 13 20112011-10-13July 20 20102010-07-20October 01 20112011-10-01Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13September 07 20112011-09-07