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September 27 20132013-09-27Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13November 11 20112011-11-11Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red tilak and a snake-shaped crown-like form, holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, and wears a blue stone pendant with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones, large gold earrings, a dark garment with gold border, and red flower garlands drape both figures. Ceremonial decoration suggests a temple-style alankara.2013-09-15December 28 20112011-12-28March 17 20132013-03-17Two gilded processional murti figures stand side by side before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crest, a white pearl strand, and layered gold necklaces; a green leaf and a yellow-gold ceremonial object are held in its hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with a fan-like halo, a gold-and-red robe, multiple garlands of red flowers and green leaves, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery. Both have large painted eyes and gilded faces, and the figure on the right has a gold nose ring and gold earrings. These are idols, not physical people, and no identity is claimed for them.2012-05-12Two golden metal deity murti stand side by side against a gold brocade backdrop under an ornate gilt canopy. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a white embellished garment, and holds a golden staff topped with a bird, while a silver ceremonial implement rests at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with pearl tassels, a yellow flower in the hair, and an orange and gold sari. Both are draped in thick red and orange flower garlands with green leaves and ornate jewellery.2011-12-28September 15 20132013-09-15Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26October 07 20132013-10-07Photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14