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November 27 2011

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November 01 20112011-11-01A close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08Two golden deity murti figures are shown in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold scrollwork and a green curtain with gold dot pattern. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, large earrings, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and a long white garland, and holds a golden hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled nose ring, layered ornate necklaces and a white and red flower garland. A green parrot perches on a golden stand between them.2013-05-04Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.2011-12-31Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06November 27 20112011-11-27A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25March 13 20132013-03-13June 18 20092009-06-18June 07 20132013-06-07Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled brooch, large jeweled earrings, and a heavy jeweled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold-toned attire with jeweled earrings and layered necklaces. Both have red painted lips. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers hang at the right and left edges, and a deep maroon velvet drape forms the background. A gilded arch frames the top left.2009-10-17