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Close photograph of a metal deity murti pair seated on a green and gold brocade cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red-brown dhoti with gold border, and layered red and white stone necklaces, holding pink orchids; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red stone necklaces with a rudraksha garland draped across them. A yellow plumeria flower and rudraksha malas adorn the pair.

Close photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown and a jeweled brooch, holds a rudraksha mala in one raised hand, and has a jeweled and pearl necklace over a red garment. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red and gold necklace and a gold cloth. Pink orchids and white flowers are placed over the statues, with a blurred background of flower garlands and red fabric.

Two golden metal deity murtis are decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with jewelled ornaments, a maroon garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue garment, and matching jewelled necklaces and earrings. Both faces show red lips and dark eyes. The setting resembles a pada puja arrangement of flowers around the murtis.

2010-11-18 +1 copies

Close photo of a pair of gilt metal deity murti with ornate crowns and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled brooch, holds a hand up in blessing and has a rudraksha and bead garland wound on the arm. The figure on the right wears a crown and gold chains, and purple and pink flower petals are placed between them. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a metal deity murti seated on a green and gold brocade cushion on an orange silk cloth. Two figures sit side by side, the left wearing an orange and gold turban and a red-brown garment, the right wearing an ornate crown and red and gold jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with white and magenta flower garlands, a golden chain, a long jewelled garland, a yellow plumeria flower and pink orchids. Behind them are draped jewelled necklaces and a tiger-striped cloth. No people are visible.

Close photograph of two metal deity murtis, a pair of gilded processional idols, framed by dense garlands of red roses, orange and yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like headpiece, a deep maroon garment, layered pink and green gemstone necklaces and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue garment with gold trim, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a raised hand. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Their arrangement suggests a puja or padapuja setting, decorated with floral adornment.

2010-11-18 +2 copies

Close photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.

2010-11-18 +1 copies

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.

July 20 2010

Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.

Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship, one with a red-and-gold turban and a jeweled forehead ornament, the other with a tall golden crown and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings and multicolored gemstone collars, and one raises a hand near its face. A dark red curtain and a golden arch frame the figures. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a gilded deity murti on a decorated table, with no people visible. The metal figure wears a golden crown, gold and green draped cloth, and a heavy garland of white jasmine flowers with red accents. Around it are brass vessels, a brass tray with small gold-coloured pots, kumkum and other offerings, and yellow flowers on a purple and gold silk runner. Orange and gold fabric hangs at the upper left, and a brass lamp stand is partly visible at the right.