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December 28 2008

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Two gilded murti statues decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands sit within a golden arched frame against a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban and holds a golden trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a blue and purple garment and an elaborate golden crown. The photo is blurred with light streaks. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Golden utsava murtis of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha during a festival procession. The male figure wears a green, pink and red patterned turban with a golden crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a gold crown, a blue and purple sari with gold border, and gold jewellery. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red, purple and white flowers, with a gold arch and dark blue drape behind them. The image is a photo of deity statues, with no physical people visible.2008-12-28October 14 20072007-10-14December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05June 29 20092009-06-29A photograph of a festival deity murti in a gilded arched frame with dark blue drapes behind it. Two gold-faced murtis sit side by side. The left figure wears a multicoloured pink, green and gold turban and silver ornamental necklaces, and holds a golden staff-like object. The right figure wears a black and gold crown, a blue and purple garment and layered gold and silver necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers.2008-12-28Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26Photo of two gilded metal murti figures of a deity pair, framed in an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The central figure wears a multicoloured pink, green and yellow turban with a crown, a white beaded necklace and garlands, and holds a golden trident-like staff. The figure beside wears a black and gold crown, a purple and blue garment and layered gold and white necklaces. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, pink, purple and white.2008-12-28Photograph of two decorated bronze deity murtis seen sideways, the image rotated a quarter turn. Two copper-coloured faces with large painted eyes and red lips appear, each adorned with elaborate jewelled costumes in green, red and white embroidered and bead-work patterns, white floral collars and crowns. The upper figure wears an orange headpiece with gold trim and a silver-and-gold crown, the lower figure a blue silk garment. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers surround them against a red cloth and a dark wooden background, with a brass pole at left. Ceremonial darshan setting in a temple shrine.2009-01-12