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August 28 2011

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Close photo of a gilded metal processional murti of a goddess with a black-hair crown strung with pearls and a red flower, large stone-studded earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a maroon brocade blouse under an olive-green garment. She holds a tall brass lotus-topped staff on which a small green parrot perches. Behind her, a second gilded figure wears an orange turban and red bindi. Yellow and red marigold garlands fill the lower left, and an orange-brown backdrop completes the scene. No living people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesClose profile photo of a gilded metal processional deity murti with a red and purple turban, pearl-studded headdress, jeweled earrings, and a tilak with red stone on the forehead. Beside the face is a golden staff topped with a green parrot figure. Warm orange background. The figure appears to be a festival image, shown in a close-up with soft light.2011-12-17Close photo of gilded deity murti sculptures. The foreground figure has a black hair crown with pearl strands, a red flower above the ear, jewelled earrings, layered jewelled necklaces, a pink pearl mala, and a maroon and gold brocade sari with a green blouse. It holds a small green parrot figure on a lotus-shaped stand in one hand and a ratha-style staff with a rounded gold finial in the other. Behind is a second figure wearing an orange turban with jewelled ornament, a blue garment and jewelled necklace, holding a trident-like staff. Warm orange backdrop with a circular frame. Statues only, no living people visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesDecember 17 20112011-12-17October 13 20112011-10-13Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple, seated side by side. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a trident in one hand, layered rudraksha and bead malas and a parrot held near the face. The figure on the right has long black hair under a jewelled crown, pearl and ruby earrings and necklaces, and wears a multicoloured silk sari in green, purple and gold.2011-09-01Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis in a procession-style setting. The foremost figure has a black hair with pearl strands, a red flower, large white pearl and red-stone earrings, and a dark olive garment over a red brocade skirt with lilac beaded necklaces. Behind it stands a second murti wearing an orange turban and ornate pearl headpiece. A green parrot perches on a golden stand held by a murti, beside a golden chariot finial and yellow and red marigold garlands. The metal figures carry no visible human face or body, and the scene is warm and reddish.2011-08-28A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25April 09 20132013-04-09August 17 20112011-08-17Two metal deity murtis stand side by side against a turquoise sequined backdrop. The figure on the left has a bright orange turban, orange garments and layered beaded necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead and ornate earrings. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red flower garland in the hair, a nose ring and heavy gold-and-jewel necklaces over a red and gold garment. A small green parrot sits on a golden ornament between them. These are statues, not living people.2011-11-10 +1 copiesJune 03 20092009-06-03