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September 06 20122012-09-06September 06 20122012-09-06September 06 20122012-09-06January 08 20122012-01-08Two 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.2011-11-29Two 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.2010-09-15September 08 20122012-09-08Close photograph of a metal deity murti pair seated on a green and gold brocade cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red-brown dhoti with gold border, and layered red and white stone necklaces, holding pink orchids; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red stone necklaces with a rudraksha garland draped across them. A yellow plumeria flower and rudraksha malas adorn the pair.2013-12-21Two 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.2009-07-08March 08 20132013-03-08Close 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.2011-08-17December 10 20072007-12-10