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January 01 20112011-01-01Photograph of two golden metal murti figures of deities shown close-up under a canopy of dried palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a tall silver-and-gold headpiece, a red kumkum dot on the forehead, and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, gold jewelled ornaments, and a pearl necklace. White and red flower garlands drape across both figures. A gold trident-like ornament is visible at the right edge.2007-05-28June 23 20092009-06-23December 21 20102010-12-21Two gilded metal murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine, adorned with yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and necklaces, and yellow and white flower garlands. The murti on the left wears a yellow turban with a crescent-moon ornament and holds a small ornate metal object with a green parrot perched on it; black rudraksha-style malas hang from its neck. The murti on the right wears a black headdress with jeweled bands, a yellow rose, a nose ring, and a long gold necklace. A red velvet backdrop and green foliage frame them.2010-12-26Close photo of two copper-gold metal murti statues decorated with white jasmine garlands. The larger figure on the left wears a gold-bordered white and yellow cloth with a green and white striped border, a gold turban-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a pearl and red-bead necklace. Beside it, a smaller figure wears a crown with a floral finial, a red tilak, a green and orange sari with a gold border, and layered green and pearl necklaces. Both figures have red lips and dark painted eyes. The statues are murti depictions, not living people.2010-09-13July 20 20102010-07-20June 23 20092009-06-23December 13 20092009-12-13December 21 20102010-12-21October 09 20062006-10-09Two gilded metal murti statues of deities dressed in yellow silk, adorned with jeweled crowns, earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and rudraksha malas. The left figure wears a yellow turban and holds a jeweled trident-like object; the right figure holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background. The statues are decorated for a temple celebration.2010-12-26