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Photograph of two ornately adorned metal murti figures seated on a throne before a red curtain beneath a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red garment, and dense jeweled necklaces, holding a raised hand and a trident. The figure on the right wears a cream silk sari with gold border, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and a jeweled hair ornament, holding a lotus-like stem. In front stands a gilded kalasha-shaped vessel with green leaves and red and yellow garlands, flanked by a hooded serpent-shaped backrest. Statues only, no living people visible.

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July 13 20102010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a pink satin cloth before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a peacock feather, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a sword at the waist, holding a sword-like hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a blue and purple sari, and layered necklaces. Red and white flower garlands hang over both, and a gilded kalasha-like pot with a green peacock-shaped ornament sits in front. The statues are not living people.2009-06-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised golden seat before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a red garment, and a heavy silver-toned necklace and jewellery; it holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised blessing gesture with the other. Beside it, a consort figure wears a cream sari, layered silver necklaces and an elaborate hair ornament. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-style vessel with a green leaf garland, with red and yellow flower garlands draped along both figures and the base. The murti is adorned with silver ornaments and jewels, and a hooded serpent canopy is visible behind the central vessel.2010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo golden murti deity figures seated in a gilded arched shrine against deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace, and holds a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a cream silk garment, a black crown with jewelled ornaments, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a golden kalasha-style vessel with green leaves and gem-set ornaments, and small lamps are visible at the edge. Ornate gold framing surrounds the scene.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 03 20132013-07-03June 23 20092009-06-23Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures dressed and adorned for alankaram. Both have tall jewelled crowns encrusted with white beads, red and green stones and gold mesh. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with red border, a dark blue beaded collar and a golden staff or sceptre in hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt with silver beaded belt, a red and gold brocade garment and layered beaded gold necklaces. Both have red lips, large earrings and a stone wall behind. +1 copiesClose photograph of two gilded murti figures seated side by side in a decorated shrine or procession setting. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, and a heavy diamond-studded necklace; he holds a golden staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, and layered jewelled necklaces with earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and multicoloured flower garlands, and a gold snake-hood canopy with a red fabric backdrop frames them. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-25Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26Two 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.2011-09-14