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October 03 2008

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October 19 20082008-10-19Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated in front of a dark blue cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red-marked forehead, dense layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand; he holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a tiered crown with a jewelled headpiece, heavy necklaces and a green skirt, with a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers draped across her. The statues are garlanded and adorned as for worship. No physical people are visible.2008-10-27Close-up photograph of two polished silver-gold deity murtis (statues) decorated for worship against a dark blue velvet backdrop with a gold arched frame. The left figure wears a green and orange patterned turban with a red sash, a jewelled tilak, layered pink and gold necklaces and a raised hand. The right figure has a black-and-gold crown, a red-and-gold garland of yellow and red flowers, an orange-red sari-style garment and heavy silver jewellery. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-10-27October 03 20082008-10-03June 23 20092009-06-23October 03 20082008-10-03Photo of two golden-faced metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a garlanded procession vehicle at night. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, cream and gold dhoti, red embroidered bodice, and heavy layered jewellery; he raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and white flower crown, gold earrings with green stones, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are heavily decorated with marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands, with a gold arched frame behind them. No living people are clearly visible.2008-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07December 28 20082008-12-28Golden murti of a deity couple, the male figure in an orange turban with a trident and the female in a pink and teal sari, both heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands and standing beside a golden shivalinga with green gem embellishments against red drapes and a gilded arch. No living people visible.2010-08-15Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +2 copies