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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on red and gold draped seats against a pale cream curtain. The figure on the left wears a tall black crown with a white Shiva lingam-and-crescent emblem, layered gold jewellery, a jewelled heart-shaped pendant, and a gold-and-red dhoti; the figure on the right wears an ornate gold-and-red crown with red gems, a green silk skirt, and a silver-embroidered red blouse. Both hold ceremonial hand emblems and are adorned with garlands and necklaces. Statues only, no living people present.2015-07-01October 08 20152015-10-08June 13 20132013-06-13November 06 20112011-11-06October 05 20112011-10-05Three golden murti statues seated on a dais with a gold arched backdrop and white drape. The central figure, dressed in a cream and maroon dhoti with a white and jewelled necklace, has raised hands and a tall crown with a Shiva tripundra. Flanking figures wear red and green silk with ornate gold jewellery and crowns, one in red and orange with a red headwrap. Red and gold trimmed cushions surround them. Statues only, no living people.2015-07-11 +1 copiesJuly 25 20142014-07-25Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Three ornately dressed figures sit side by side on a yellow and gold draped platform beneath an elaborate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and white drapery. All three appear to be statues or murti with polished, painted faces and hands raised in blessing. The central figure wears a deep red turban with a white Shiva tripundra mark, layered gold garlands, bead necklaces and a purple-and-gold sash. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with gold and bead necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a red turban with a gold ornament and a lime-green and red robe with heavy gold chains. The setting is a formal stage or temple-style display.2014-09-20 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a shrine, framed by deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold ceremonial necklace; one raised hand holds a gold trident-like staff and the other hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long garland of red and yellow flowers hanging at the right edge. Both statues have gold-painted faces with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of three ornately decorated statues seated before a backdrop of red petals and gold draped fabric. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall black crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl over the shoulders and layered jewelled garlands. To the left sits a male statue in a turban and rust-coloured garments with a gold necklace, and to the right a female statue in a red and gold silk sari with a jewelled headpiece. Green leaves are scattered on the platform beneath them. All three are statues, not living people.2014-08-01December 13 20092009-12-13