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April 29 2012

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a white draped pedestal within an ornate golden arch. Two figures sit side by side: the left is adorned with a tall dark crown, bead necklaces and holding a bow-like staff, dressed in red; the right wears a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green and red skirt. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with lotus flowers in a brass bowl in front and a maroon velvet curtain behind. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01Photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti, a male form on the left and a female form on the right, both adorned with heavy jewelled crowns, necklaces and earrings. The male figure wears a red and gold dhoti and holds a fan-like object, while the female figure wears a green skirt with gold trim and a pearl necklace. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and white jasmine, with green leaves framing the image. The background shows gold and orange drapery.2012-05-03April 27 20122012-04-27April 29 20122012-04-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, a male figure and a female figure seated side by side within an ornate gilded arch framed with garlands of red roses, white jasmine-style flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The male figure has a black crown-like headdress with a rudraksha band, holds a bow and arrow, and wears a red dhoti with gold ornaments. The female figure wears a golden crown, a green and red pleated skirt, layered necklaces and earrings. Drapes of yellow and orange fabric and peacock-feather ornaments decorate the arch against a deep maroon curtain. No living people are visible.2012-05-01A photograph of two life-sized deity murtis, a male and female pair, seated on a white draped dais and framed by layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red sari with gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a green skirt with a white shawl and gold ornaments and a crown. Both raise a golden kalasha above their heads. Gold-embossed arches, an orange and gold cloth and a maroon curtain surround them, with pink flower offerings at the base.2012-05-03July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of two golden murti statues of deities seated side by side on a decorated throne. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with a silver crown, a teal-green silk garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a teal silk garment with gold border, and a long gold-toned staff. Both raise a hand in blessing. The seat is framed by thick garlands of red roses, white flowers, green foliage and purple flower strands, with ornamental peacock-shaped finials at the top corners.2012-04-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a draped white dais with a golden arched backdrop and an orange-gold cloth on the left. Two gilded figures sit side by side: the left figure wears a red and maroon sari with dark hair and a green garland, the right figure wears a green skirt and a tall crown with ornate gold necklaces. Their raised hands hold a golden kalasha-like crown above them. Thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers drape the figures and base, with two pink lotus blossoms placed at the front and green parrot-shaped ornaments at the top corners. Red velvet curtains frame the right side of the scene.2012-05-03Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated altar before a golden arched backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped by a tall silver crown and a jewelled necklace, holding one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, teal and gold silk garments and layered gold jewellery. Both are framed by garlands of red roses, white and yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blossom strands, with a decorative peacock-motif arch behind them. No living people are visible in the frame.2012-04-23July 10 20132013-07-10Two painted metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. The larger figure, wearing an orange-and-brown turban, gold jewellery, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, raises one hand in blessing. The seated female figure beside him wears a green-and-maroon sari, pearl necklaces and a crown-like headdress, holding a small lamp-like object. A gilded peetha backdrop rises behind them.2013-07-08