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A photograph of a deity murti pair decorated for worship. The central figure is a golden murti with a large orange turban, a trident held in one hand and a mudra hand raised, wearing a jewelled white-and-gold chest ornament and green, red and white stone embellishments. Beside it stands a second golden murti wearing an elaborate crown, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold ensemble. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers, with a red cloth backdrop and a brass vessel in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-16December 16 20112011-12-16A 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.2010-10-16Photograph 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 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden deity murtis, decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, set against a deep red drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, with a bejewelled gold necklace and a raised, ornamented hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy gold necklace and elaborate earrings. Brass or gold ritual vessels and oil lamps stand in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA 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 deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated dais, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a red and gold garment, layered beaded necklaces and a red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, white and gold garlands, and holds a golden staff. Behind them hangs a shimmering gold-orange fabric. A kalasha-like offering with yellow flowers sits in front. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06August 03 20102010-08-03August 15 20102010-08-15