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Close photograph of a metallic deity murti decorated for worship, with a gold-toned face, large round eyes, a nose ring and an ornate jewelled crown with red and white stones. An orange drape covers the figure's shoulder and a silver-toned hand holds a ceremonial object. Behind it hang deep red velvet curtains and a gold patterned border. Foreground includes a yellow marigold garland and red flower garlands, and silver ritual vessels blurred at the edge. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban-style headdress with a jeweled ornament at the forehead and red lips; the figure on the right has dark hair with a flower ornament, large jeweled paisley earrings and a red-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with ornate jeweled necklaces. A yellow cloth backdrop and a yellow flower garland appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2009-06-28Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, rhinestone earrings, necklaces and red lips, set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The murti on the left wears an orange-red cloth draped over its head beneath a crown, and the murti on the right has dark hair decorated with a jewelled headpiece and flowers. Yellow marigold garlands are visible at the lower right. The image is blurred and the faces show glossy metallic sheen. No living people are visible. Page excerpt describes a 2009 convention at Bengaluru, but no a person candidate is visible in the image.2009-06-28Close-up photograph of two polished gold-metal deity murtis with painted faces, jeweled crowns and earrings, rhinestone-studded necklaces and ornaments. The figure on the right wears a black hair bun with a jeweled headpiece and a flower, and a red-orange garment. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban band with gold trim. Yellow and green garlands hang at the lower right against a pale yellow-green cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the scene.2009-06-28Close-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.2010-07-08July 01 20092009-07-01October 13 20112011-10-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31June 29 20092009-06-29Close 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.2010-07-08June 03 20092009-06-03Close-up photograph of two golden deity murti with crowns and jewelled ornaments, set against a yellow-green silk backdrop. The figure on the left has a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-lipped golden face and a raised hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with crystal embellishments, a nose ring and a sparkling necklace. Red and yellow flower garlands fill the lower right corner.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01