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June 30 20092009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30Close 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-up of two gilded deity murti statues with ornate jewelled crowns and earrings, one wearing a bright orange-red turban with pearl strands and a red forehead tilak, the other with a tall black crown-like headdress decorated with pearls and red stones. White and purple flower garlands drape the figures, with dark red draped cloth behind them.2009-06-03Close view of a gilded metal deity murti with a bright orange turban-style headwear with gold zari stripes, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, black-lined eyes, red lips and a dark dot on the cheek. Ornate jewelled earrings with red and green stones hang from the ears and a jewelled necklace is at the collar. A white jasmine-style garland drapes at the left, and a second gleaming golden figure with a crown-like headpiece appears at the right. A wooden staff or stick with an orange tassel is held near the face. Pink flowers appear at the lower right. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two golden deity murti with gleaming metallic faces, jewelled ornaments and bright red lips. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament and large gem-studded earrings, and holds a golden hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and a decorated golden collar with crystal earrings. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17August 08 20112011-08-08Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures, a male and a female, adorned for worship. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and red-and-gold embroidered clothing, while the female figure wears a dark green sari with a jewelled headpiece, pearl-and-gem earrings and layered necklaces. Both have painted kohl eyes and red lips. A green parrot figure rests near the male figure's shoulder, and white and red flowers and green leaves garlands surround them. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2011-08-19September 27 20112011-09-27September 26 20112011-09-26December 01 20112011-12-01