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July 07 2009

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Two decorated deity murtis (metal or gold-plated idols) sit side by side on an ornate gilded arch backdrop framed with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red-and-orange turban, a crown, silver-and-jewelled ornaments, a red stone necklace and a red-and-white dhoti, holding a golden staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, an orange sari-style garment with gold borders, and multiple layered silver and gold necklaces. No living people are visible.2009-07-07December 26 20082008-12-26Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under a golden arch, garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather, a heavy silver-and-stone necklace, and a red and gold garment with jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red and white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and long earrings, and holds a ceremonial staff. A dark blue backdrop sits behind them.2008-12-26Photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled raised hand; the right figure wears a dark crown, a red garment and layered pearl necklaces. A small figure in orange appears in the lower foreground beside them. Gold arch and drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2009-12-24Two gilded deity murti statues sit side by side before a flower-covered backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown ornament, holds a trident in one hand and a snake-topped staff in the other, and wears layered beaded necklaces and blue-rimmed medallions. The figure on the right wears a tall gilded crown, a long black braid, white and green jewelled necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ceremonial object. The statues are decorated for worship with abundant floral offerings.2013-11-02December 26 20072007-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and heavy silver and red embellished vestments, with a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a red-and-white crown, and layered gold necklaces and bangles, holding a ceremonial staff. A golden cobra-hooded object appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the statues are the sole subjects.2008-12-26October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 19 20082008-10-19Two 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.2013-05-16Two gilded deity murti figures decorated for a festival are seated side by side in a temple shrine, framed by a golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a silver-embroidered red and gold tunic, and layered gold and red necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a red and gold garment, long gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and white jasmine, and a peacock-feather panel stands at the right edge. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present and no a person candidate is visible.2008-12-26