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Close view of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, red velvet garments, a trident-like staff at the left edge, a green and red garland, and an abhaya-style raised hand studded with gems. The figure on the right has a silver-gold face, a tall jewelled crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a gold ceremonial object in its hand. Both are adorned with elaborate jewellery and garlands against a red velvet backdrop with gold framing.

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Close view of two gold-plated deity murtis in a temple shrine before a red velvet curtain under a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a gold crown topped by a pink-and-red turban and a trident raised in the left hand, wears a jewelled gold necklace and red stone pendant; a green parrot perches near his raised hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and holds a lotus-like gold object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in purple, white, red and yellow. Statues only, no physical people.2010-11-05Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in an ornate temple setting, lit against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a red garment with a gold border, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a gold staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a gold-brown sari, layered pearl and gem necklaces and drop earrings, and holds a lotus-stem sceptre. Both have painted eyes and red lips.2010-08-06Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned for worship, set against a deep red velvet drape. The murti on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak, large jewelled earrings and a heavy necklace of pearls and multicoloured gemstones over red fabric. The murti on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red bindi, a nose ring and a dense layered necklace set with green, red and blue stones. A golden ornamental staff or instrument with a gilded peacock-feather style backdrop rests between them. Both faces have painted eyes and red lips.2010-07-13Photograph of two gilded deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, displayed before a stone wall. The left figure wears an orange turban, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with a jewelled blue-and-gold garment, layered necklaces and an ornate crown. The right figure wears a crown with a jewelled halo, a green and orange sari with a golden border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a small ceremonial object. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the right edge. Shown are statues, not living people.2007-12-22Close view of two large golden deity murti statues on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a red garment, jewelled gold necklaces and paisley earrings, and holds a trident in one hand, with a yellow and purple flower garland at its side. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari and a jewelled crown-like headdress with layered gold and gem necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated. Garlands of marigold and leaves frame the lower edge of the image.2009-08-17Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar, adorned with dense jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a red-and-gold garment and holds a staff; the right figure wears a dark crown with silver ornaments and holds a conch-like object. Red velvet drapes and a gold arch frame the scene, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13April 06 20122012-04-06 +2 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a shimmering golden-orange backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold chest adornment, and a red-orange cloth, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has dark hair decorated with white flower garlands, a jewelled headband, a red bindi and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small curved ritual object. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A large gold-embossed arch frames the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2011-10-13Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised seat before a red draped backdrop with gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a trident (trishula) rests against its shoulder, a rudraksha mala and pearl necklaces, and green garments. The figure on the right wears an ornate black and red crown with a dark green silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces and jewelled earrings. Both are garlanded with red roses, white jasmine strands and green leaves, and pink flowers are held in their hands. A brass oil lamp stands at left edge. No physical people are visible.2012-04-24Close view of two ornately decorated metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati, adorned for a festival alankar. The left figure has a tall orange and gold turban-style crown, a golden trident held upright, a red garment, and layered jewelled necklaces with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders. The right figure wears a jewelled headdress with a crescent-like ornament, a cream silk garment, and multiple strands of gems and pearls. Both are set before a rich red velvet curtain beside a gold-framed arch on a stone wall. Crystal and rhinestone embellishments cover the figures.2010-07-13Photograph of two bronze deity murtis in a gold-framed shrine niche before a gold shimmering curtain. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak, holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff, and wears a jewelled necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a bangled arm. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings and layered gem-studded necklaces. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Ornate gold framing and a jewelled palm detail complete the scene.2013-05-31December 16 20092009-12-16