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A pair of gilded deity murtis stands before a red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver trident-like staff; the figure on the right has a tall black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The scene reads as a temple altar display of deity murtis.

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Two golden murti statues stand in a shrine framed by a gilded arch and a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, heavy jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, holding a staff with a cobra-hooded top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari with orange border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-08-02Two gilded deity murti figures seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown above, a white beaded necklace over green clothing, and holds a small ceremonial object; a trident-like emblem is at the far left. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with silver embellishments, a gold and jewel necklace, a yellow and red garment, and wears large jeweled earrings. Both are garlanded with red roses and white flowers, and a floral garland hangs across the right figure.2014-09-04Two golden murti statues of a deity pair stand against a red sequined curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a gold face, a dark stone-like bead necklace and a multi-strand garland of white flowers and red roses, and holds a trident-like staff with a snake and an open jewelled palm. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and the same red and white rose garland. Green leaves are tucked into both garlands. No people are visible.2011-08-02Close 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.2009-10-17Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a golden backdrop with ornate gold fabric and an arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red and gold brocade-style garment, pearl-and-bead embroidered armour-like chest piece, and orange shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a green garment, layered white pearl necklaces, and holds a staff-like ornament with a green leaf-shaped finial. Both are garlanded with white flowers, pink and purple blossoms. The scene is lit warmly at night in a temple setting.2011-11-25November 01 20112011-11-01April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures stand before a red and gold draped backdrop inside an ornate temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a jewelled breastplate, floral garlands of red and white flowers, and holds a ceremonial staff with a ring-shaped head. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold ornament, a white and green sari, gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of red and yellow flowers adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2011-10-05A pair of golden deity murti stand within an ornate gilded arch against a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crown-like top, a red garment, and a rudraksha-style mala with white decorative discs; he holds a golden hand-gesture and a staff with a small serpent motif. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, an orange-gold saree with jewelled necklaces, and red rose garlands drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the central figure's hand. No physical people are visible.2013-10-13Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.2009-06-04September 18 20112011-09-18Close 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.2010-07-13