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Close 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.

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Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15A 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.2010-09-14Two gilded metal murti of deities stand against a green and gold brocade backdrop under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a jewelled crown, large red and gold earrings, a red-stoned necklace and bangles, and raises one hand holding a small object. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a red garment with gold embroidery, a white jasmine garland and ornate chest jewellery. Photographed as a temple deity image, not a living person.2012-05-16Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-24October 05 20112011-10-05Close photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues, a male deity figure and a female figure, shown with polished silver-gold faces. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet bodice heavily studded with jewels, and holds a golden staff with a finial. The female figure wears a crimson and orange silk sari with gold border, a jewelled headpiece, and layered gem-set necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, with a yellow flower garland at the right edge and a golden backdrop behind them.2009-06-28Two 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.2010-06-08May 02 20132013-05-02Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavily embellished crystal-studded garment, and holds a golden ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold nose ring, and a purple and orange silk sari with layered gem necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang at the right edge.2010-09-15August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24