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July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar, adorned with dense jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a red-and-gold garment and holds a staff; the right figure wears a dark crown with silver ornaments and holds a conch-like object. Red velvet drapes and a gold arch frame the scene, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13July 09 20102010-07-09Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side, photographed close up. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban with a crown-like headdress, a deep maroon velvet garment and layered jeweled necklaces with green and red stones. The figure on the right has a red-and-gold crown, a gold silk sari with brocade border, a braid, and heavy silver-toned necklaces and bangles. The left figure holds a hand raised in a gesture, and a ceremonial lamp-like object is visible at the lower left. Both faces have red lips and forehead markings. The background is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25A 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.2011-09-25May 21 20072007-05-21Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle adorned with jeweled ornaments, a cream and gold garment, a nose ring, and layered sparkling necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated with red lips and large jeweled earrings. Between them a golden ritual object with a curved handle is visible, and garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the right edge. The scene reflects a decorated alankar display of the murtis.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, decorated for an alankar. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, large paisley earrings, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The female figure has an elaborate jewelled headdress, a nose ring, and a cream and gold sari with heavy stone-studded necklaces. Both raise a hand in blessing, and the male figure holds a gold staff. Red velvet drapery and garlands of yellow and red flowers frame them. Statues only, no physical people visible.2010-07-13Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a gold brocade backdrop with a curved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, a richly embroidered jewelled garment, and ornate earrings, and holds a long staff topped with a carved finial. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a dark embroidered garment decorated with gem-set ornaments, and white jasmine garlands. A small green parrot perches on the staff between them, and a brass vessel rests in the foreground. Both statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and fresh garlands.2013-05-16A photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, set under a canopy of palm fronds. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a crescent ornament, an orange and red turban-like cloth, a red mouth and a red bindi, with a snake-like ornament at the chest. The figure on the right has a golden face, dark hair with a white flower garland, golden jewellery and a gilded headdress. Both are draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands. No living people are visible.2007-05-28Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures adorned for worship, set against red draped cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban decorated with a jewelled brooch, a red tilak mark on the forehead, red lips, large jewelled earrings, and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a jewelled nose ring, jewelled earrings and a sparkling jewelled garment. Garlands of green leaves and yellow flowers appear at the edges. These are decorated deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-13