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Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under a red velvet canopy inside an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident, and is heavily adorned with diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled hand. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gem necklaces and a golden-brown sari. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them, and a bejewelled nagaraja-style hood appears below. In the foreground a partially visible person in an orange turban sits before the figures.

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October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side before a deep orange-red drape within a richly carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a large embossed gold medallion, a pearl garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace over an ornate jeweled collar; its raised right hand shows an open palm with a gold ritual mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jeweled crown with a red tilak, large jeweled earrings and a layered pearl and red bead necklace. Red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot sits near the right figure's shoulder.2013-07-04Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-11-03March 16 20132013-03-16Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJune 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a golden silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident-like staff and a small drum-shaped item, wears a red-brown turban with a jeweled ornament, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and red-and-white floral garlands. The figure on the right wears a silver jeweled crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red-orange garment, and a red-and-white garland, holding a silver staff and a green parrot perched near its raised hand. Vermilion dots mark both foreheads. Offerings of flowers lie at the base. This appears to be a decorated deity shrine display.2013-02-16April 09 20132013-04-09Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24October 15 20132013-10-15