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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red velvet garment, layered gem-studded necklaces and paisley-shaped earrings, and holds a golden staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jewelled crown, a nose ring and dense pearl-and-stone necklaces. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves visible at the edge.

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Close view of two gold-plated deity murtis in an ornate shrine. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, jeweled ornaments and a bejeweled gold necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jeweled earrings and a layered gem necklace, holding a gold ceremonial staff. Both are garlanded with white flowers and red blooms. Behind them hang deep red velvet drapes framed by an ornate gold arch.2009-11-16Close-up photograph of two golden metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange and olive-green turban with a pearl necklace, a red tilak and dark kohl-lined eyes, holding a silver staff topped with a green-and-red bird-shaped finial, and is draped in layered rudraksha and bead malas, pearl chains and jewelled ornaments. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red tilak, bead necklaces and jewelled garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaves surround both figures against a teal sequined backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesGolden murti statues of a deity couple, seated and framed by dense garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers, and green leaves against an orange and gold silk backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a pink lotus and a trident. The female figure wears an ornate gold-and-jewel crown, a green sari, a nose ring and heavy gold jewellery, holding a pink lotus. Both are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2012-04-30A photograph of a silver-finished deity murti seated on a throne before a red velvet curtain within a gold-framed arch. The seated Shiva-form figure wears an orange turban with an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a red garment and jewelled arm bands, holding a trident in one hand. Beside him sits a consort figure in white garments and multi-strand jewelled necklaces with a jewelled headdress. A brass oil lamp stands at the left and a red-and-yellow flower garland hangs from the throne, with a brass vessel at the right edge. The statues are the only figures depicted; no physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of two golden metal deity murti statues dressed in ornate jewellery and garlands against a vivid orange draped backdrop with a gilded arch above. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace over a silver-and-jewelled collar. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and white flower garlands, and holds a small green parrot perched near a decorative golden staff. Both statues have large jewelled earrings and kumkum on the forehead. No physical people are visible.2013-05-07November 17 20112011-11-17April 13 20132013-04-13 +1 copiesTwo ornately decorated deity murti figures seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop with a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident-like staff with his raised hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a white dhoti with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and holds a small ornamental object. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and crystal-studded silver-gold ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine before a dark red velvet curtain with gold-embossed arch. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crown, a red tilak, large pearl and jewel earrings, and layered pearl and bead necklaces over dark robes. The right figure wears a pink and white jewelled crown, pearl headband, paisley-shaped earrings, and pearl and bead necklaces over a pink garment. Garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle adorned with jeweled ornaments, a cream and gold garment, a nose ring, and layered sparkling necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated with red lips and large jeweled earrings. Between them a golden ritual object with a curved handle is visible, and garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the right edge. The scene reflects a decorated alankar display of the murtis.2010-07-13A photograph of two golden deity murti figures seated side by side before a magenta drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a green and gold embroidered garment, and carries a golden staff. The figure on the right wears a black and red patterned crown with white flower garlands and a green silk cloth. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, red flowers and gold necklaces, and a green parrot perches near the centre.2012-05-03Close-up photograph of two golden deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jeweled ornaments, a red and gold garment, a red velvet-backed collar, and a dense jeweled necklace with paisley-shaped earrings. The figure on the right wears a jeweled headpiece, a large nose ring, and a heavily embellished silver-gold garment with multicolored gemstones. A golden staff or scepter stands between them against a deep red drape. The murtis are richly decorated with gemstone-studded ornaments.2010-07-13