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Photograph 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.

Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.

November 18 2010

2010-11-18 +2 copies

Two gilded deity murtis are displayed on a decorated platform framed by yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces and a trident-topped staff with a snake-like element. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a blue garment and a striped beaded shawl, holding a staff-like object. Both have large ornate earrings and bright jeweled adornment. The background shows carved wooden panels and a mirrored or glass surface reflecting yellow lights. No physical people are visible.

Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.

November 18 2010

2010-11-18 +1 copies

Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold frame at right. The figure at left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a trident. The figure at right wears a tall jeweled crown, blue robes, a red-gem necklace and large earrings. Both are draped in strands of yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and display sparkling jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible.

Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.

June 29 2009

Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.

Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.

Two metal murti of a deity couple stand in a shrine against a deep red draped curtain with a gold-framed edge. The figure on the left, with a gold trident in its raised hand, wears an orange-saffron turban, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces; its palm is inlaid with coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a small bouquet of red roses and green foliage. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the lower edges of the frame.