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February 20 2011

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February 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a copper-brown draped backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a curved sword in one hand while a gold hand gestures beside it. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a green and gold sari, and a long red flower garland with a large jewelled necklace. In the foreground, a silver tray holds a row of green-stoned gold fingertip-like ornaments. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2011-02-20October 09 20102010-10-09 +2 copiesJune 03 20092009-06-03A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carving holds two figures seated on a white-draped platform before a deep orange backdrop. The figure on the left, in red turban, blue dhoti and gold ornaments, holds a sword and a staff, with a large rudraksha-style chest garland; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a crown with gemstones and red floral garlands. Both appear to be deity murtis rather than living people. Below them a small figure in orange and green cloth with a red flower garland sits in front of a golden cobra-hooded canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a gold peacock-topped stand at each edge.2011-02-20Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis richly adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a pearl necklace and a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bejewelled armlet and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a black velvet crown trimmed with gold and red stones, with heavy jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring and layered necklaces. Behind them stand white and purple flower garlands and a dark red curtain. No living people are visible.2009-06-16 +1 copiesTwo gilded statues of deities seated side by side in a dimly lit shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled blue and gold garment, holding a golden trident and a ceremonial vessel. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and an orange-red garment, with a long dark plait falling down the back. In the foreground a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) stands before them, with a red velvet drape behind. These are statues, not living people, and no ritual is visible beyond the lamp.2010-07-09A gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch frames two large deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti-style lower garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding a sword and a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, a green sari with gold border, and a red garland around the neck. Beneath them a smaller murti or ritual figure is draped in red flower garlands, an orange and green cloth, gold bangles and a gold waist band. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a hanging ornament of green stones hangs above.2011-02-20A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a yellow draped backdrop with an ornate silver-gold arch. The figure on the left wears a bright red turban with a gold band, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and heavy red, green and gold necklaces and earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled conical crown, a teal and gold sari with beaded necklaces, and white flower garlands drape both figures. Bright green leaves are tucked near the shoulders.2013-04-10December 28 20082008-12-28