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September 24 2011

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September 24 20112011-09-24September 09 20112011-09-09September 25 20112011-09-25A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, one with a red turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a trident, and the other wearing a jewelled crown and red-and-gold garments, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands against a golden backdrop. Decorative ornaments and jewelled hands surround the figures, with a small pedestal of offerings below. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15November 06 20112011-11-06Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14October 13 20112011-10-13Close 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.2013-06-13Silver-toned murti of a deity with an orange turban-like headdress and orange cloth draped over the shoulders, holding a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in the other. A consort figure stands to the right with a black hair bun adorned with gold ornaments, wearing layered jewelry, a teal garment and a long veil. Both figures are framed by red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, in front of gold-and-orange shimmering drapery within an ornate gilded arch. This is a photograph of deity murtis at a temple, with no people physically present.2011-06-24Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15