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January 31 2009

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January 01 20192019-01-01Close photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures, a deity form and its consort, decked in jewellery and flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a maroon and white draped garment, a red and white turban with a crescent ornament, a layered silver necklace and a raised hand holding a drum-like ritual object. The figure on the right wears a gold brocade sari, a heavy silver necklace, a jewelled headpiece, a long black braid and a raised hand. Marigold and pink flower garlands surround them. No living people are visible.2007-10-25October 09 20062006-10-09Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated palanquin or ratha, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather, a cream and gold embroidered garment, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red flower garland, heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. A bronze cobra-hooded staff stands at the left edge, and a golden arch frames the top. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar, adorned with dense jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a red-and-gold garment and holds a staff; the right figure wears a dark crown with silver ornaments and holds a conch-like object. Red velvet drapes and a gold arch frame the scene, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesGolden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side. The figure on the left wears a red and white turban, a deep maroon velvet garment, multiple tiered jeweled necklaces and a red bindi, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra showing a red stone. The figure on the right has a black braid, a gold silk sari with jeweled belt, a purple blouse, layered diamond-style necklaces and a crown, with its hand held up in a gesture. Both have painted red lips and ornate earrings. Behind them is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25October 14 20122012-10-14Two ornately decorated deity murti stand on a red draped stage, each adorned with heavy jeweled silver-toned crowns, sparkling necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a purple-and-gold garment with a jeweled breastplate, holding its hands in mudra gestures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown and a gold-threaded red and purple garment. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands between them, and a gold-embroidered cushion and floral decorations frame the scene.2012-10-19July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copies