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September 06 20122012-09-06September 06 20122012-09-06September 08 20122012-09-08Two 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.2010-09-15Close-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.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20September 07 20122012-09-07November 06 20112011-11-06Two 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.2009-07-08September 06 20122012-09-06Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copies