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November 28 2014

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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a tall golden conical crown over a purple cloth, has a raised hand in a blessing gesture, and is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure on the right wears a smaller golden crown and is adorned with white and red flower garlands and an orange shawl. Orange and red fabric, a golden staff and a painted blue and red pillar appear in the background.2010-11-24December 12 20162016-12-12Two gilded deity murti figures in a procession setting are densely decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in pink, purple, yellow, orange, white and maroon. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown and a gold necklace, its hand raised near the chest. The figure on the right wears a silver-toned crown and jewelled ornaments. Both have red lips and black-outlined eyes. A gold ornamental piece sits at the lower left, and a blurred dark backdrop with a painted pillar lies behind them.2010-11-12 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16Photograph of a golden deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with flower garlands in purple, pink, yellow and white arranged in a large arch behind them. The figure on the left, Shiva, holds a golden trident and has a rudraksha-style necklace and a tall ornate headdress with circular ornaments; the figure on the right wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Decorative flower offerings sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, arranged in arched frames. Two gilded deity murti stand at centre: the left figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, the right figure a golden crown, both with gold necklaces and earrings. A tall gold kalasha or lingam-like ritual vessel stands before them, draped with a garland. To the right, a smaller gilded figure with raised hands and a rudraksha mala is shown in orange robes beneath an ornate golden arch; it is a statue, not a living person. A gold-trimmed ritual platform and teal cloth complete the altar. No living people are visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a temple deity shrine, not a living gathering. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated centrally on a throne-like seat, one wearing a tall gold crown with a red band and crescent, the other a golden headdress, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. A third smaller gold figure stands to the left in red and gold clothing with a crescent-topped red headdress. Thick garlands of red, pink, yellow, green and white flowers frame the figures and an arched backdrop, and a green-and-gold metal lamp stand is at the right edge.2014-12-05December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a golden murti pair seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, a sacred thread, and a dark red garment, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and rests a hand on the other figure's arm. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies