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October 23 2006

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October 20 20062006-10-20October 24 20062006-10-24October 20 20062006-10-20Two golden metal murti of deities, seated side by side and decorated for a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white head covering, gold bands and an ornate white-and-gold necklace, its hands raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden-yellow sari, layered silver and gold necklaces, silver earrings and a jewelled crown. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. Behind them is a red cloth backdrop, and a street with a building and parked scooters is visible at right. These are statues, not people, and no physical person is shown.2006-10-20Golden utsava murti pair seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style vehicle, draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, a red sash with green edging, a trident and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female deity wears a tall gold crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces and large earrings, holding a gold lotus-like object. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands in the lower left foreground. Stone pillars frame the scene.2009-12-23October 14 20062006-10-14Two metal murti statues are adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a tan turban, a silver-embroidered garment and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing with a white flower in the palm. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, silver and gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. Yellow and red cloth draped behind them frames the scene inside a temple sanctum.2006-10-10A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-coloured pedestal, decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red, magenta and white flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a white head covering, a silver-and-gold necklace and a gold kalasha-shaped headdress, one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The murti on the right wears a red sari, a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a holding a gold implement in one hand. A flame burns in a lamp at the upper left, with a person's arm partly visible at the edge. The scene reflects puja decoration for the Kaali worship.2006-10-21Photograph of two gilded deity murtis (statues) placed before a magenta satin backdrop with a gold ornate arch. The left figure wears a white turban, a jeweled crown with a crescent, a red tilak and a multi-strand necklace of red stones, and holds a jeweled hand gesture. The right figure wears a tall black headdress with gold ornaments, a blue garment, and a dense necklace of pearls and red stones, holding a golden lotus-like staff with a green parrot figure perched on it. Both are draped with red rose and yellow marigold garlands and purple flowers. Ornamental gold and jeweled hands and a brass lamp rest in the foreground. No physical people are present.2011-02-02Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14January 1st 2013 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head wrap with a gold necklace and a raised hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a red sari and an elaborate crown with layered gold and silver necklaces. Offerings in front include bowls of bananas, halved coconuts, yellow fruit, sweets and scattered flower petals, with a blue drape behind. A small deity murti sits at the centre of the throne amid a white and pink flower garland. No living people are visible.2006-10-21