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November 25 2011

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November 24 20112011-11-24October 29 20112011-10-29Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti figures adorned for worship. The foreground figure wears a jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red rose in the hair, a green sari-like garment, and a nose ring with pearl-and-gem earrings. Behind it, another murti wears an orange and red turban-like headpiece. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves drape the figures, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind them. A small green parrot figure sits on a gold staff in the lower left. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01Close-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 view of two golden metal deity murti faces framed by a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown encrusted with green, red and white stones, a yellow rose tucked at the side, and ornate filigree earrings. The murti behind wears a green and orange turban with a rudraksha-style mala draped at the side. A green leafy garland and a small brass figure of a bird on a stand sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Close view of two metallic deity murtis dressed for worship in front of gold-orange draped fabric. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown of red, green and white stones, large pearl-style earrings, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti behind wears a green and red headcloth and red lips, and holds a green-and-gold sceptre or weapon in a raised hand. The image is a photo of statues, not people.2011-12-31Close 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.2011-10-14September 24 20112011-09-24Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips, arched eyebrows and a jewelled headdress with red and green stones, a black hair crown, and white jasmine garlands draped at the shoulders. Behind it, a second gilded figure in an orange-red headdress and a rich gold textile backdrop with bokeh lights. A green and gold carved hand gesture is visible near the centre, and pearl and bead necklaces hang at the chest. Pink and magenta flowers appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2011-11-25Close 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.2011-09-27July 07 20092009-07-07Close 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.2011-09-26