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Two gilded deity murtis are decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown-like ornament, red and green gem necklaces and holds a trident in one raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces and sits beside a wooden veena-like instrument in the foreground. Brass lamps with green-gem tips sit at the lower edge.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side in a shrine, decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like ornamental object, and has a gold necklace with red and green gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and a long gold necklace with red stones, and holds a veena. A brass lamp with a bird finial stands at the right edge and a gold kalasha-style object sits in front. The background is carved stone with a gold arch frame. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in front of a dense, rainbow-banded arrangement of marigold and other flower garlands arranged in a fan shape. The figure on the left, with a golden face and red lips, wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bejewelled collar and an embellished chest piece, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right, with a golden face and a tall ornate crown, wears a gold-embroidered garment and layered jewelled necklaces while playing a stringed instrument resting on a brown bowl-shaped resonator. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a small orange pot sit at the base, with a brass lamp stand in front. Red and yellow garlands frame the scene, and a gilded arch stands behind. The setting is an ornamental temple altar, depicting deity murti rather than living people.2010-10-16Two gilded metal murti statues are seated side by side on a decorated stage, adorned with dense red, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands arranged in a rainbow backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a large trident-like weapon rests beside it, and it is draped in jeweled white and gold garments; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a veena across the front. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a golden kalasha-like pot and temple pillars. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A golden murti pair of deities seated side by side, framed by a dense arch of marigold and red flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left holds a trident and has an orange turban, red-and-gold necklaces and a forehead mark; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, ornate pearl and jewelled necklaces and holds a veena across its lap. A small brass vessel and ornamental lamps sit in the foreground. The statues are photographed in a temple setting, with no physical people visible.2010-10-16A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat within a frame of yellow and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment, layered silver necklaces and a holding a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari, silver necklaces and earrings and holds a flower-tipped staff. Both hold ceremonial objects and sit above a golden lotus-like pedestal. No physical people are visible.2010-07-27A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a decorated shrine, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded gold and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident in one hand, a golden kalasha-shaped object in the other, and sits with a veena resting across its lap. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown, gold and white jewelled necklaces and a golden dress, and also holds a veena. Red garlands drape both figures, a red cloth backdrop hangs behind them, and brass oil lamps stand at the edges. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16Close view of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, set against a green satin drape and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a pearl-and-jewel ornament, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, with garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped around both. Marigold and rose garlands frame the scene.2013-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of a richly decorated temple shrine featuring two gilded metal murti figures seated before a golden arch framed with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold armour and carries a trident and a small drum, while the right figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge and the stone pillars of the sanctum surround them. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +2 copiesTwo golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a decorated altar, framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a long rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces and a gold crown, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings, with one hand raised. A red and green flower arrangement sits in front, and orange drapery hangs behind.2011-12-18A photograph of a festive deity display, with two golden murti seated side by side in front of a large arched frame of garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, gold armour-style clothing and a long beaded necklace, and holds a veena-like stringed instrument across the lap. Surrounding them are bands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, a red curtain behind, and brass lamps at the sides. A kalasha-like pot sits in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side in a decorated shrine. Both wear red and orange silk garments, heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male figure has an orange turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a staff with an orange tassel. The murtis are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with a golden arch behind them. No people are visible; the depiction is of statues, so a person is none.2010-07-25December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copies