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Two golden deity murtis stand side by side in an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold ornaments, a dark rudraksha mala and a jewelled gold chest piece, and holds up one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a gold nose ring, a red stone pendant on layered jewelled necklaces, and a long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds. The arch carries intricate gold repoussé work.

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December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 01 20112011-11-01Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled brooch, large jeweled earrings, and a heavy jeweled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold-toned attire with jeweled earrings and layered necklaces. Both have red painted lips. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers hang at the right and left edges, and a deep maroon velvet drape forms the background. A gilded arch frames the top left.2009-10-17Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a red curtain sparkling with light. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled motifs, a red and gold turban-style headpiece, a dark rudraksha-style mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a raised palm and a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall black and silver jewelled crown, large red and green gemstone ornaments, a multi-strand necklace and garlands of pink and yellow flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them. These are statues, not living people.2012-04-14 +1 copiesClose photograph of two gold-finished metal deity murtis seated side by side before a deep maroon velvet drape within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and orange turban, a tilak on the forehead, red lips, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and raises a hand holding a golden staff topped with a cobra hood. The right figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles, and is adorned with a red and white garland and a yellow marigold garland. Both are decorated with rich jewellery and flowers.2009-12-21 +1 copiesOctober 08 20132013-10-08Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a shrine, framed by deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold ceremonial necklace; one raised hand holds a gold trident-like staff and the other hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long garland of red and yellow flowers hanging at the right edge. Both statues have gold-painted faces with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of two gleaming gold-plated murti figures of a deity couple, lit warmly against a wooden backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban-like cloth with a jewelled brooch, gold earrings and a silver-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a jewelled gold crown with a central red-stoned ornament, a gold nose ring, pearl and bead necklaces, and an orange-marigold garland drapes over the shoulder. Both faces have red lips, dark kohl-lined eyes and red forehead marks.Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.2008-03-22A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16