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July 07 2009

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Close view of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha with a golden elephant-head face, wearing an orange-red crown-like headdress and an orange silk garment. Ornate jeweled necklaces and sparkling stone embellishments adorn the figure. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, green foliage, and a gold-embossed arch. A tall staff with an orange cloth streamer stands beside it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-07-07Close-up photograph of two gold-toned metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The foreground figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over a jewelled crown with red stones, and a gold necklace with green and red gems. Beside it a larger figure wears an ornate jewelled crown and heavy stone-studded silver-gold ornaments, with a saffron-orange garment. Red flower garlands, yellow marigolds, green foliage and a gold ceremonial staff with orange tassels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14December 31 20102010-12-31Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of two polished metal deity murtis in a temple setting with orange and gold draped cloth behind them. The figure on the right has a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, red flower in the hair, large ornate earrings and a green and red embroidered garment with green leafy garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rich multicoloured embellished clothing, and holds a silver staff with a green finial. Red roses lie in the foreground.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a jewelled crown and a red and white nose ring, adorned with large red roses and yellow flowers on the shoulder, against an orange silk backdrop. A second golden figure with a turban-style headdress and jewelled ornaments stands behind it, and a green parrot-shaped ornament is visible near the lower left. No physical people are present.2013-09-20