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September 07 20112011-09-07Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of metallic deity murtis. The left figure wears an orange cloth, a crown with a pink floral headdress, and holds a trident; the right figure wears a gold crown, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold sari, with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses draped across both. A woman with her hair tied back in a bun is seen from behind at the lower edge, facing the shrine. Brass lamps sit in front.2011-09-07September 07 20112011-09-07May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red tilak and a snake-shaped crown-like form, holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, and wears a blue stone pendant with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones, large gold earrings, a dark garment with gold border, and red flower garlands drape both figures. Ceremonial decoration suggests a temple-style alankara.2013-09-15September 28 20112011-09-28September 28 20112011-09-28Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24A photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.2012-10-23Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22