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July 05 2011

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Close-up of two gilded, life-size deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled brooch, rudraksha-style beads, and a large pink-and-white jewelled necklace, and holds a gold staff with its hand raised. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with a gold-and-red bead band, a purple garment, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands, and large jewelled earrings. Behind them hangs a green curtain with gold floral motifs. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-05Close view of two golden deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a jeweled tilak, a rudraksha-style mala and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a hand raised in blessing with a patterned palm. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold and red band, large jeweled earrings and heavy jeweled necklaces and garland, with a red bindi. Behind them hang green cloth with gold motifs. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-07-05July 05 20112011-07-05Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in an ornate temple setting, lit against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a red garment with a gold border, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a gold staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a gold-brown sari, layered pearl and gem necklaces and drop earrings, and holds a lotus-stem sceptre. Both have painted eyes and red lips.2010-08-06September 10 20132013-09-10Golden murti of a deity pair in an ornate gilded shrine arch against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and jewelled gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a magenta and gold sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and drop earrings, and raises one hand in blessing. A silver kalasha vessel sits in the lower left foreground. No living people are visible.2013-05-27September 24 20112011-09-24Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a golden shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and green turban, heavy beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff in one hand. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange-pink sari, layered gem necklaces and large earrings. Both have painted forehead markings and red lips. Gold ornamental detailing surrounds the scene.2013-06-12Two gilded metal deity murtis stand before a green and gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a trident-bearing hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style red bead ornament. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown with red and green jewels, a yellow garment, and white and red flower garlands. A brass kalasha or pot sits in the lower foreground.2013-05-25June 07 20132013-06-07July 20 20102010-07-20September 15 20132013-09-15