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November 03 2011

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Two golden murti statues of a deity couple sit before a shimmering orange and gold brocade backdrop with a carved gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather ornament, an orange-saffron garment, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a black crown-like headpiece, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A silver tray in front holds a white and red painted pot and a row of green-and-white decorated objects. Statues rather than living people are shown; no physical people are present.2011-11-03Two golden murti statues of deities stand side by side against a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and blue turban with a peacock feather, holds a golden staff with a snake motif, and is adorned with pink rose garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle decorated with colourful flowers, wears a teal and purple sari with ornate gold jewellery, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Both wear red bindi tilaka and are garlanded with fresh pink roses and greenery.2011-08-14September 18 20112011-09-18Two gilded murti statues seated side by side in a temple shrine against a red sparkling curtain framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jeweled ornamental mala, holds a ceremonial staff topped with a serpent-like finial, and raises a hand with jeweled design. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and a layered necklace. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands and green leaves.2011-08-02Two deity murtis seated side by side under a yellow-green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has dark hair, a peacock feather on a red headpiece, a gold-and-jewelled crown and a jewelled blue and gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold veil and red sari with gold jewellery and a red gem pendant, holding a white clay pot with a cotton wick. Both are adorned with fresh flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold pots of offerings are placed in front.2009-12-21July 17 20112011-07-17Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a golden arched canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, cream robe with a maroon shawl, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-red sari with heavy gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Offerings of green and white flower decorations rest in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival procession setting.2008-12-27A photograph of a gilded metal murti pair of Krishna and Radha seated before a shimmering gold-and-orange curtain. The figure on the left wears a peacock-feather crown with an orange turban, holds a flute with an ornate jewelled cover and a hand raised in mudra, and is draped in orange cloth with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a red veil and crown, holds a small object in one hand, and is also garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Both statues have forehead tilak marks. No live people are visible.2011-11-03October 16 20112011-10-16November 22 20152015-11-22Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with shimmering orange drapery. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala and holds a trident. The female figure wears a black and red headdress with a red flower, a red sari with gold border and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Green and red garlands drape both figures and a row of green-tipped lamps sits in front. Statues only, no physical people present.2011-12-26A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copies