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December 28 2011

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Close view of two metal deity murtis with gilded faces and ornate crowns. The larger figure on the left is copper-toned with engraved armour, raising a hand holding a serpent-like staff and another hand in abhaya gesture. Beside it, a gold-toned figure in a tall crown holds a trident-like ceremonial implement, and an orange-draped figure in saffron cloth stands at the right edge. The setting is a red-walled temple hall with a framed notice behind. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the saffron-clad figure, which appears to be a statue.2011-12-28September 19 20112011-09-19Two golden metal statues stand in a niche against an orange wall, lit by warm sunlight. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, and yellow marigold garlands. It holds a raised staff topped with a cobra-headed finial and a hand gesture near the chest. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crown, and holds a small object near the face. Both are statues rather than living people.2011-11-18Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with an elephant-headed face, painted black eyes and a red-and-green painted trunk-like feature, wearing an ornate crown. Beside it stands a second gilded figure with red lips and an orange-red cloth draped over its shoulder. Both are glossy and streaked with white residue. No people are visible.2011-09-19August 21 20112011-08-21Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a deep red curtain and garlanded with marigolds and roses. The statue on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brow ornament, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in a jewelled hand. The statue on the right has a long dark hair braid, a nose ring, rubies and emerald-set jewellery, and a red-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with gemstone-studded silver-gold ornaments. Gold-coloured shrine framing edges the scene at left. Deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08Close photograph of two gilded metal statues of a deity pair standing side by side against a white draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, and raises one palm in a blessing gesture; a small crescent-topped crown and a coiled serpent appear on the head. The figure on the right wears a dark brown garment, a multi-strand white pearl necklace with a red-stoned pendant, heavy gold earrings, a tall gold crown and forehead tilak, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both faces carry red lips and vermilion forehead marks. +1 copiesMay 12 20132013-05-12July 14 20132013-07-14July 26 20132013-07-26September 10 20112011-09-10February 10 20132013-02-10