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A photograph of two gold-toned deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff is held in its raised hand, and a rudraksha mala and layered gold jewellery adorn it. The figure on the right wears a tall patterned crown, garlands of white flowers, and gold ornaments. Both have gold faces and a jewelled gold tray with green stones sits in front. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23October 14 20102010-10-14Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18September 02 20142014-09-02October 14 20102010-10-14A pair of golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a raised pink-draped shrine within a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and an orange and gold turban-style crown, holds a trident in one hand, and wears layered rudraksha malas and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall conical crown, orange sari with a gold border, jeweled necklaces and armlets, and holds a small kalasha-like object. A small green bird perches near the right figure's shoulder.2013-07-26A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.2010-12-28Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.2009-12-17August 27 20162016-08-27