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December 16 20092009-12-16Close 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.2010-09-07Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16Two gleaming metal deity murti stand side by side against a blue draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red bandhani-style turban, a maroon garment, layered gold necklaces with red and green stones, large jewelled earrings, and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle with white flower garlands and gold ornaments, a nose ring, a green blouse, and layered gold necklaces, and holds a lotus-like or ornate sceptre. Both have red lips and tilak marks, and white and red garlands drape across them. Ornate jewelled hands are visible at the left edge.2009-06-30July 20 20102010-07-20Two 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.2013-03-13March 15 20132013-03-15A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14July 20 20102010-07-20Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a deep red draped backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red garment, and a crescent-moon ornament on the crown, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled, tiered crown, a jewelled necklace and earrings, and a garland of red roses and white flowers over an orange and gold garment. A golden trident-like staff with jewelled decoration stands at the left edge. The statues are adorned with sparkling stones and colourful beadwork.2010-06-08A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07July 20 20102010-07-20