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December 20 2011

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 08 20112011-12-08Photo 11715216December 20 20112011-12-20Two ornately decorated deity murti stand on a red draped stage, each adorned with heavy jeweled silver-toned crowns, sparkling necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a purple-and-gold garment with a jeweled breastplate, holding its hands in mudra gestures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown and a gold-threaded red and purple garment. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands between them, and a gold-embroidered cushion and floral decorations frame the scene.2012-10-19A silver-toned bronze deity murti of a standing four-armed form with a tall crown and crescent ornament stands on a pedestal at a ceremonial stage, a stream of liquid pouring from its base. Beside it, a smaller silver murti with a crown is partly visible, and a person in a brown garment stands at right. Behind them, a man seated on a golden throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long ornate gold necklace, with hands resting in his lap. Orange banners with Tamil script and gold fringe frame the background, and garlands lie before the dais.2011-12-08Two gilded metal deity murtis stand before a gold-trimmed throne with carved lion heads and a maroon backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace, and a purple and gold dhoti-like garment, with flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The smaller figure beside it wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and an orange-yellow cloth, also garlanded in red and white flowers.2012-10-15December 08 20112011-12-08Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a yellow draped backdrop with an ornate silver-gold arch. The figure on the left wears a bright red turban with a gold band, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and heavy red, green and gold necklaces and earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled conical crown, a teal and gold sari with beaded necklaces, and white flower garlands drape both figures. Bright green leaves are tucked near the shoulders.2013-04-10Two metal utsava murti processional idols stand on a gilded platform, each draped in yellow and maroon flower garlands with jewelled necklaces. The left figure wears a tall crown and orange turban-like headpiece and holds ceremonial hand emblems; the right figure wears a pointed crown. Behind them a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, plus a few in casual clothes, stands at an orange rope barrier. A small flaming lamp and green leaves sit in the foreground, and a gold-framed altar glows orange in the background.2011-12-08February 07 20122012-02-07