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March 22 2008

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Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05Close-up photograph of two deity murti figures seated side by side and dressed in orange garments, framed by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces with ornate silver-white embellishments on the arms and hands. The figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple gold and bead necklaces and a green parrot-like bird perched on a raised hand. Both faces are gold-toned with red lips and red bindi marks. The background is dense with flower garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis surrounded by garlands of red roses, white flowers, magenta globe blossoms and yellow marigolds. The larger figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a gold ornate necklace, rudraksha beads and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a smaller figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with green stones, gold earrings and a yellow sash. The statues are decorated for worship, as in a temple setting.2012-05-03Close view of two gilded metal murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jeweled ornaments, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a teal garment and layered gold necklaces; a large garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs across the chest. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a similar floral garland, with one hand raised in a gesture. Both are set against a bronze-orange draped cloth with a gilded frame at the edge.2011-01-31Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27March 22 20082008-03-22September 19 20142014-09-19April 15 20132013-04-15 +1 copiesMarch 22 20082008-03-22December 31 20102010-12-31