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Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side against a turquoise sequined backdrop, adorned with red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a red and gold necklace, and raises a jewelled hand holding a golden staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold halo and a red-orange sari. Both have gold and jewelled ornaments, and a golden shield-like ornament with green stones sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible, only statues.

Photograph of two metal murti statues of deities seated side by side before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, an orange shawl, and layered white beaded and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a red floral garland, and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with red and white flower garlands and marigolds, with an offering tray of lamps in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a gold throne against a golden curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown and an embellished gold chest ornament, and holds a sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-gold sari, and holds a parrot. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. In front, a Shiva lingam with a cobra hood above it, wrapped in an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and flower garlands, is set in a gold base. The setting suggests a temple shrine.

Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a purple draped platform before a teal backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala necklaces, and a white dhoti with red-gold border, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a white sari with red border, red flower garland and jewelled ornaments. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over both. In front stands a shiva lingam-style stone with a copper naga hood canopy and orange cloth, adorned with rudraksha beads and gold bands. No physical people are visible.

Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine set against a red velvet backdrop within a gold-carved arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces and a tilak on the forehead, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings and a heavy gold necklace. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden shield-like object with green gemstone accents sits in front.

December 31 2011

Two golden deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch against a bright orange drape at a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red tilak and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-entwined staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue silk garment with a red and white flower garland, and carries a golden staff. Both are decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, and a green garland-covered kalasha or ornamental vessel stands in front of them. The scene shows deity murti worship, not people.

2013-04-17 +2 copies

A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.

October 21 2011

June 24 2011

2011-06-24 +1 copies

A golden murti pair of deities seated within a gilded arched niche against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti-style cloth draped over the shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, a jewelled golden crown, and a long garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves; one hand holds a sword-like staff and another is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an orange sari with a jewelled golden crown and ornate necklaces and earrings, also garlanded with marigolds. Below, a brass plate holds small golden lamps with green-jewelled decoration and leafy garnish. The statues are decorated with flowers and jewellery as a deity murti display.

2011-09-03 +1 copies

Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.