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October 28 2006

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Close-up photograph of two large gilded metal deity murtis on a procession setting, viewed from a low angle. The left murti wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders, a gold crown with ornate filigree, and a gold-embroidered jewelled garment, with a rudraksha-like garland absent; the right murti wears a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a green-and-diamond ear ornament, and a pink brocade garment with gold patterns. A blue cloth backdrop and a gold ceremonial ornament appear behind them, with a wooden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28June 13 20092009-06-13July 20 20102010-07-20Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis on a ratha, a processional chariot, decorated with orange, yellow and white flower garlands and white and jewelled ornaments. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate crown and a jewelled earring, with a gold necklace; the second figure wears a white cloth and gold trim. A brass staff with a round finial stands at left. A dusty field and palm trees show through the open side of the chariot. Dated 27 10 2006 in red digital text at bottom right.2006-10-27Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07January 31 20092009-01-31A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship, standing before a bright red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a red and gold turban with a peacock feather, a jewelled tilak, a white flower-and-stone necklace, a green and gold embroidered armlet, and holds a small curved cobra-topped staff in one hand; a green parrot perches on the other hand. Beside it stands a second gilded figure with a black braided hairstyle, a jewelled headpiece, gold necklaces, and a grey and green sari, both garlanded with red and white flowers. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-10-05A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14April 06 20122012-04-06 +2 copiesJuly 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti of deities stand in a temple shrine before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, an orange shawl draped over the shoulder, and a heavily embroidered garment; a red garland hangs at its base. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold garments, a pearl and bead necklace, and a white flower garland. A decorative brass lamp stand and a bird figurine appear in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-21July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copies