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March 20 20132013-03-20A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a red turban and a trident held in a raised hand, the other in a blue sari with a conical jeweled crown, both adorned with layered ornate necklaces, earrings and garlands, set before a fiery orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-03-23Two metal deity murti stand side by side against a saturated orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crest, a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment and layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears an elaborate black and silver crown with red and white embellishments, a brown and gold bodice, green garments and ornate jewelry. Both are draped with orange and white flower garlands and wear large ornate earrings. The murti are decorated for worship, displayed as a darshan image.2013-03-13Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07June 13 20132013-06-13Close 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.2013-06-13Two gilded deity murti figures stand side by side before a rich red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident in one hand, wears a tall black hair crown, a red tilak, layered rudraksha-style malas and a lavender garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, ornate earrings, multiple gold necklaces and a purple sari, with a red and orange flower garland draped across both figures. Statues only, with no living people visible.2013-03-20A 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.2013-07-04Close view of two gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crown with bead strands, a red tilak, and heavy jewelled necklaces and gold arm bands, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with white flower garland, a gold-and-orange sari with embroidered neckpieces, and a green-and-red garland, sitting beside a gold tray with small figures. Red rose garlands and green leaves decorate both. Behind them are orange and white drapes and carved stone walls.2012-08-02October 15 20132013-10-15Two golden murti statues of deities stand against a red draped backdrop with gold ornate frame. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban with a crown ornament, a red-and-gold-garlanded gold body, a rudraksha-style mala and large jewelled necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red accents, a gold jewelled necklace and bangles, holding a gold ceremonial object, adorned with pink and yellow flower garlands. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure.2012-04-14September 12 20132013-09-12