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April 24 2012

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A photograph of a seated metal deity murti decorated for worship, set before a green silk curtain framed by gold-embossed panels. The murti wears an orange and red silk garment, a red crown with gold ornaments, a large red stone pendant, and layered silver and gold necklaces. It is garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves, and sits on a red cloth-draped pedestal. No people are visible.2012-04-24April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, set against a bright green silk backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, a red and gold turban-style crown, a red bindi, a heavy white and gold jewelled necklace with a large red stone pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff-like emblem. The smaller figure beside it wears a red and gold crown, a red and orange sari with gold border, and a jewelled garland and waist ornament. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The figures are deity murti, not living people.2012-04-24A photograph of two deity murti statues seated side by side on a dark red cloth-covered platform in front of an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figures wear crowns, with the left figure topped by a tall silver crown and an orange turban-like headpiece, and both are adorned with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets. They are heavily garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white flowers, and a gold-bordered white cloth hangs at the sides of the platform. No physical people are visible in the scene.2012-04-23April 30 20122012-04-30A metal murti of a seated deity pair garlanded with white flower strands and red roses, set against a green silk backdrop with pink and silver trim at the top corners. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. The female figure in a magenta sari and gold jewellery sits beside him with a flower-decorated hair arrangement. A yellow marigold garland lies at the base. No physical people are visible.2007-09-24A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti pair seated on a red satin cloth before a green drape. The larger figure wears a red and gold turban-style crown, gold and jewelled necklaces with a large red centrepiece, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. The smaller seated figure beside him wears an ornate crown, jewelled ornaments and an orange and gold sari with red garments. Both are draped in red and yellow flower garlands with marigold tassels. Statues only, no physical people visible.2012-04-23Photograph of a seated deity murti pair, a metal image decorated with jewelled crowns, a large red stone pendant and layered jewellery, wrapped in orange and gold silk. The figures sit on a silver base before a green satin backdrop with a gold-embossed arch, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white flowers draped over a red satin cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-24April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 24 20132013-12-24Two golden deity murti (metal idols) decorated for worship, set against an orange satin backdrop and banked with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crest, a pearl-and-gem ornament, a large rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gem necklaces and a garland, holding a golden staff. Brass puja vessels sit in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30December 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copies