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June 23 2009

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Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side and richly adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a black garment with orange-red silk below, a tall jewelled crown with a pale band, and a heavy silver-toned necklace; he holds a golden staff topped with a bird-like finial. The figure on the right wears a green silk sari with red and gold borders, a tall gem-studded crown with red flowers, and layered silver jewellery. Both are framed by white jasmine and red flower garlands, and a cloth-draped garland hangs on the right. The statues are the only figures shown; no living people are visible.Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29October 01 20112011-10-01Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears a white and gold striped turban with a jeweled ornament and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a gilded ritual object. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, gold and jeweled necklaces, earrings and a white sari with a gold border. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame them against a red drape.2011-01-01Two richly decorated deity murti sit side by side on a raised seat within a temple shrine, adorned with elaborate silver-and-gold jewelry, crowns and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl, holds a staff-like object, and is draped in heavy necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari with gold border and a tall crown. Both are framed by arched garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with red flowers and a decorated pot-like offering placed in front. The setting is a stone-walled temple sanctum lit warmly.Two 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 golden deity murtis are seated side by side against a red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, an ornate jewelled golden armour-style garment, a jewelled crown and a gold necklace, with its right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right has long black hair in braids, a gold nose ring, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, wears a grey-white sari with a green border, and holds a gold trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red and white flowers.2011-10-05December 01 20112011-12-01July 20 20102010-07-20December 16 20092009-12-16Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate golden arch decorated with floral carving, framed by green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a green velvet top, a striped turban with a crown, and layered necklaces and earrings, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a multicoloured striped silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, and a flower-adorned hairstyle. Both are decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. The scene is a temple shrine with stone walls.2009-06-23