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KAILASA JORPATI, NEPAL on 12/7/2020

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Close-up photograph of two small gilded deity murti figures on a white altar, each with ornate golden flame-shaped halos and arched wings, partly coated with white milky abhishekam liquid running down their bodies. Behind them a brass bowl and a rolled golden cloth edge are visible, with a red fabric and an ornate patterned cloth at the top left. A white flower or cloth edge is visible at top right.2020-12-07Two small gilt metal deity murtis sit on a polished brass tray at a home temple altar. The left figure is a seated deity within an ornate arched halo, decorated with yellow and white flowers and red petals at its base. The right figure is a smaller winged, flame-backed form with yellow and pink flowers and red petals. Behind them are garlanded deity images, a brass kalasha-style vessel and red and white floral garlands.2021-05-16Two small gilded metal murti figures sit on polished brass plates in a home temple setting. The left figure is a seated deity within an ornate arched flame-patterned halo, decorated with pink and white flowers and red kumkum or vermilion marks. The right figure is a smaller winged or flame-backed figure, also marked with red powder and a small white and pink flower. Behind them, ornately decorated deity images with red and white garlands, pearl necklaces and silver vessels are visible. No people are visible.2021-05-16 +2 copiesKAILASA JORPATI, NEPAL on 12/7/20202020-12-07Close-up photo of small gilt metal deity murtis on an orange-draped altar, decorated with pink and red flowers and a yellow flower. The foreground left figure is a fierce gilded deity in a flame-like arched halo; the right figure is a smaller gilded murti with a flame halo and red flower. Behind them, three small figures in pink and red garments wear pearl and gold necklaces, with yellow marigold garlands above, and a gilded ornate frame and a bead-garlanded tray sit at right. A burning oil lamp is at the left edge.2021-07-11A small golden metal statue of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated on an ornate golden pedestal. White jasmine-style flower garlands drape over the statue's head and shoulders, with pink tassels hanging at the base. The background shows a red cloth and blurred red and gold ritual decor.2020-12-07KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20Two small gilded bronze deity figures stand on a shallow metal tray filled with golden-yellow liquid. The larger figure is a seated deity within a flame-like arched halo, wearing a crown and holding a ritual object. The smaller figure beside it is a fierce, wrathful deity murti with a flared mane-like halo. Behind them sits a red velvet cloth covered with a garland of red beads, brass ritual vessels and small oil lamps. No people are visible.2021-06-13KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 7/23/20212021-07-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/20/20212021-06-20KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 6/23/20192019-06-23Two gilded metal deity murti statues stand side by side on a magenta velvet cloth scattered with yellow flower petals. The left figure holds a trident and a bowl and wears a tall crown, multicoloured floral garlands and a jewelled necklace. The right figure has a cobra hood over its crown, a red dhoti and white flower garlands, and holds a staff and a small vessel. A large backdrop photograph behind them shows a figure in a leopard-print garment against warm red and orange tones. The setting suggests a puja display of the murtis.2022-01-25