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July 20 20102010-07-20Two 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.2009-07-08Close-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.2010-09-15Close photo of gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship in a temple. The left figure wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a raised gold hand; the right figure wears a gold crown and jewelled earrings in front of a deep red velvet curtain, with red and orange flower garlands at the edge. Both figures are ornamented with rhinestone-studded jewellery, a bright, ceremonial look typical of a temple alankaram.2009-10-17Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship, one with a red-and-gold turban and a jeweled forehead ornament, the other with a tall golden crown and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings and multicolored gemstone collars, and one raises a hand near its face. A dark red curtain and a golden arch frame the figures. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a bright red satin drapery. The male figure wears a red turban with a pearl-and-jewel brooch, a lavender-blue garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and jewelled earrings, and holds a sceptre-like staff. The female figure wears a red and gold crown, a green embroidered sari with a pearl necklace and long pearl strands, a nose ring and red-painted lips, with white flower garlands draped over both figures. Red roses and foliage fill the lower frame. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-23Two 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 photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23Close-up of two gilded deity murti statues with ornate jewelled crowns and earrings, one wearing a bright orange-red turban with pearl strands and a red forehead tilak, the other with a tall black crown-like headdress decorated with pearls and red stones. White and purple flower garlands drape the figures, with dark red draped cloth behind them.2009-06-03Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27Close-up of two ornately decorated golden deity murti figures adorned with jeweled jewelry. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a yellow embroidered garment with blue and green beadwork, and raises one hand in a gesture. The right figure wears a black headdress with pearl and white flower decorations, pearl necklaces, and a purple cloth. Both have red lips and large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Garlands of green leaves and pink and red flowers surround them, with a golden trident-like object at the left edge against a black backdrop.2009-07-21Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavily embellished crystal-studded garment, and holds a golden ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold nose ring, and a purple and orange silk sari with layered gem necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang at the right edge.2010-09-15