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Close photograph of two metal deity murtis, a pair of gilded processional idols, framed by dense garlands of red roses, orange and yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like headpiece, a deep maroon garment, layered pink and green gemstone necklaces and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue garment with gold trim, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a raised hand. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Their arrangement suggests a puja or padapuja setting, decorated with floral adornment.

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November 18 20102010-11-18Close photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.2010-11-18 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis are decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with jewelled ornaments, a maroon garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue garment, and matching jewelled necklaces and earrings. Both faces show red lips and dark eyes. The setting resembles a pada puja arrangement of flowers around the murtis.2010-11-18 +1 copiesTwo silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18December 09 20112011-12-09April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of a golden murti pair seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, a sacred thread, and a dark red garment, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and rests a hand on the other figure's arm. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08