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August 07th 2015

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10May 17 20162016-05-17A decorated murti of a deity seated on a teal cushioned throne against a blue draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carved panels. The central figure, painted red-brown, wears a tall gold crown, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a crossed spear. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figure and a green-clad consort figure beside it, who also wears a crown and jewelled ornaments. A brass lamp sits at the base. The images are seated in a shrine-like setting, with no living people visible.2015-07-13October 18 20152015-10-18Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis of a male and female divine couple, seated in a gold-curtained shrine niche with a carved stone arch. The male murti wears a green and red turban, a red and orange sash, a trident in one hand, and red and yellow flower garlands; the female murti wears a jewelled crown, a long gold necklace, red garland, and holds a golden staff. Festival decoration with glossy gilt surfaces and fresh marigold and green leaf garlands.2011-12-28Two metal deity murtis stand in a gilded alcove draped with orange and gold shimmering fabric. The left murti holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears an orange-red turban, pearl and gold necklaces, and a white garland with red flowers. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown, gold necklaces and a red sari with a red-and-white flower garland, holding a long golden staff. A white-clad devotee's shoulder is visible at the bottom edge.2011-09-24A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair. The standing male figure wears an orange and red garment, a tall ornate crown, a trident and a staff, and a long heavy garland of gold beads. Beside him a female figure wears green and gold jewellery, a red and gold sari and a golden garland. Gold floral carvings frame the arch. No physical people are visible.2015-05-14A photograph, rotated on its side, of a gilded temple shrine holding two large golden deity murtis seated under an arched golden frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the right wears a crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red garment, and holds a trident, while the figure on the left is adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a flowing turquoise and pink silk drape. Both are decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds with magenta and purple flowers. Golden lamps and a pink-and-yellow floral arrangement appear at the lower left. No living people are visible, so the a person field is set to unsure because no physical candidate is present and the figures are statues.2010-09-22Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated on a green-draped platform within a golden-framed niche with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and white ornate garment, a large beaded necklace, and holds a tall staff. The figure on the right wears a gold and red crown, layered white and gold garlands, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and green. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a flower-decorated palanquin or chariot section appears at right. These are statues, not physical people.2010-10-11July 31 20152015-07-31January 1st 2013 +1 copies