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November 16 2011

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September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship, set before a backdrop of yellow, red, green and white flower garlands. The figure on the left, with a tall matted headdress of rudraksha beads and a crescent, holds a golden trident and wears a leopard-print cloth, a rudraksha mala, and a large white jewelled hand-shaped ornament. The figure on the right wears a black and white crown, a red and white sari with a purple blouse, and layered pearl and silver necklaces with earrings. The statues are the only figures visible, so no physical people are present.2008-04-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10Close view of two silver-toned deity murtis in a temple shrine, standing before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like damaru, with a snake draped over one arm; a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs from its neck. The figure on the right wears an orange garment and a heavy beaded necklace, with red roses and green leaves in its garland and a bell-like object in its hand. Both have dark hair with rudraksha beads, and ornate gold arch framing sits above them.2011-11-16October 08 20132013-10-08April 09 20132013-04-09A photograph of two ornately decorated deity murti statues on an altar beneath a gilded arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, layered jewelled garlands and a tall crown-like headpiece, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold decorative headpiece, large jewelled earrings, a teal and white beaded necklace and a blue sari, with a hand raised in blessing. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a silver-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2008-10-08December 27 20112011-12-27Two large golden-faced murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an orange garment, holding a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange garment with silver jewellery, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Both are richly adorned with silver and gem-studded ornaments. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure on the left and a consort-form figure on the right, seated before a green shimmering cloth with gold motifs and a gold arched canopy. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a tall matted-hair crown with rudraksha beads and a tilak. The right figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces, a green sari and holds a lotus-stem or similar object. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. The background shows carved stone pillars. Their faces are gold-coloured with red lips. No living people are visible.2011-10-29A pair of metal murti statues of deity figures seated side by side before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black crown wrapped with rudraksha beads, a red tilak on the forehead, a blue garment, layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, red and gold necklaces with colourful stone ornaments, and a white floral garland, holding a lotus-shaped object. Both wear white jasmine and pink flower garlands.2013-07-14Two golden statues dressed in red garments, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers, and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a small ornate hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, red sari-style dress with embroidered borders, and holds a lotus-like object. These are deity murti statues, not living people, set before a red curtain at a temple shrine.2010-12-28