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January 31 2009

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December 10 20072007-12-10Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15December 10 20072007-12-10October 14 20112011-10-14Two gilded metal utsava murti statues of deities stand side by side in procession or display, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a silver and gold necklace and sash, and holds a trident-like staff and a small ritual object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a green and gold cloth-wrapped item. No physical people are visible. Warm golden background and soft bokeh lights.2015-05-05March 07 20132013-03-07November 24 20102010-11-24Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis of a male and female divine couple, seated in a gold-curtained shrine niche with a carved stone arch. The male murti wears a green and red turban, a red and orange sash, a trident in one hand, and red and yellow flower garlands; the female murti wears a jewelled crown, a long gold necklace, red garland, and holds a golden staff. Festival decoration with glossy gilt surfaces and fresh marigold and green leaf garlands.2011-12-28Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23December 13 20092009-12-13December 01 20112011-12-01Two golden murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a raised pedestal, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with a crescent moon and a green stone, a trident in one hand and a small ornate ceremonial object in the other, with a white and gold dhoti and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue and gold sari, heavy silver jewellery and a trident. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and green flower strands, with a gold-coloured canopy or kalasha-like object in front. No physical people are visible.