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April 27 2008

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Two silver-faced processional deity murtis sit on a wooden palanquin-style ratha decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The figure on the left holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra and wears a tall silver crown; the figure on the right wears a matching crown and holds a ceremonial staff. Green cloth drapes their lower bodies and a red cloth hangs from the left side of the frame. Bamboo poles and a tarpaulin canopy frame the procession vehicle, and men in plain shirts and lungis steady and lift it from beside the structure.2008-04-27Two large processional deity murtis stand side by side, dressed in green and red silk with orange, yellow and red marigold garlands and heavy white-and-gold jewelled necklaces, crowns and bangles. Their faces are painted gold with red lips and red forehead marks. Two men in white shirts stand behind them under a bamboo and tarpaulin canopy, one holding a bamboo pole and steadying the figures. The setting is a temporary structure with bamboo poles and festoons overhead.2008-04-27November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side against a backdrop of white, yellow and deep red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a purple garment with a golden trident held in one hand, and layered beaded and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with crescent ornaments, a green and red sari, and elaborate silver jewellery with a long braid down the back. No physical people are shown; a small partial hand appears at the lower left edge. The statues are the only figures depicted.2018-01-14A temple shrine holds two decorated murtis seated side by side on a golden pedestal, framed by long garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears an orange dhoti with a lavender silk sash, a silver-patterned bejewelled torso covering, a tall crown and a large necklace, and holds a staff. The female figure wears a green and red sari, a jewelled crown and layered silver necklaces. Red roses and pink flowers are draped across the centre, and stone carved pillars surround the shrine.April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesTwo metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21A photograph of two decorated metal murti figures of a deity pair seated side by side against a garland-framed backdrop of white jasmine and red and green flower strings. The figure on the left wears a dark embellished garment with silver jewelled ornaments and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari with a jewelled crown and silver adornments. Two priests attend them: one bare-chested with a long dark ponytail and blue-and-yellow cloth at the waist, adjusting the green sari with both hands, and another on the right with grey hair, bare chest, a beaded necklace and a green cloth over the shoulder. An orange cloth drapes below and yellow and orange flower offerings lie at the bottom edge. This appears to be a decoration ritual of the murti.Photograph of two gilded deity murtis. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown, rudraksha-style ornaments and a white-and-silver necklace; the right figure wears a crown, a red-and-gold garment and layered jewelry. In the foreground, dark silhouettes of two or three devotees lean in at the lower edge, one in a green silk cloth with gold border. The scene is dimly lit, with the murtis highlighted against the dark surroundings.2008-04-27November 27 20172017-11-27October 09 20062006-10-09