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September 23 2006

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October 26 20062006-10-26Photograph of gilded processional murtis seated side by side on a golden ratha or palanquin platform at night. The seated figure on the left, a gold deity murti, wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border and a tall crown; it holds a book and raises a hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right, a gold consort murti, wears a deep red sari with gold zari border and a crown. Gold-painted wooden canopy, pillar and a small floodlight are visible. Ropes secure the figures to the platform. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is identifiable in the scene.2006-09-23Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side against a dark background beneath a grey concrete ceiling. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border wrapped over the head, layered gold and jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, pearl strands, a gold-and-red garment, and holds a ceremonial staff. Both are garlanded with green leaf and white and orange flower garlands. No physical people are present.2007-04-17June 21 20072007-06-21October 21 20062006-10-21Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a golden throne with a serpent-hood backrest. The male figure on the left has four arms, a tall crown, red and white cloth, a jewelled necklace and a snake-headed staff in one hand. The female figure on the right wears a teal green sari with a red border, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a tall decorated crown. Both have gold-toned faces and a dark background with architectural stonework above.2007-04-20Close side view of two metal murti statues in a procession setting. The nearer figure on the left wears a white cloth wrapped over its head and has a fine face in profile. The central figure is a bronze-toned deity murti with an ornate crown, jewelled earrings, and a white jasmine garland draped over the shoulder, with a red flower tucked above the crown. Yellow marigold garlands hang near the base, and a red cloth drapes behind. Gilded carved pillars and a wooden beam frame the right side against a dark background with a lit sign. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2006-10-09Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a grey concrete wall. The left figure wears a tall ornate crown with a crescent ornament, a white and gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulders, a jewelled heart-shaped pendant and layered necklaces. The right figure wears a tiered crown, a red garment with gold-bordered yellow cloth, and strands of pearls. Both raise open hands, and green and white flower garlands frame the bottom corners.2007-04-17October 21 20062006-10-21June 25 20072007-06-25 +2 copiesOctober 28 20062006-10-28November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copies