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A photograph of two metallic deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a hot pink silk backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown with a peacock-feather fan, an orange sash, a silver-white beaded necklace and garland of red and yellow flowers, and holds a staff topped with a ornate finial in one hand. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a jewelled crown with a red and gold fan behind it, a sheer veil, a teal and pink sari, layered necklaces, a nose ring and a garland of red and yellow flowers. Both wear ornate silver and gold jewellery. No physical people are visible.

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August 29 20112011-08-29A photograph of two golden metal murti statues of deities seated within a gilded arch against a magenta satin backdrop. The figure on the left, with a crown, peacock-feather ornament, orange shawl, white jewelled necklaces and a raised hand holding a staff, is a deity murti. The figure on the right wears a red and gold fan-shaped headdress, a crown, a green and red sari, a nose ring and red and white flower garlands. Yellow marigold garlands drape both figures. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch, set against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left, with four arms and a tall crown with feathers and jewelled ornaments, wears an orange shawl, a white and silver garland, and holds a ritual staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a teal and magenta sari, a jewelled crown with a red fan-shaped backdrop, a veil, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Both are adorned with silver necklaces and red flower garlands, and offerings of greenery and a brass lamp-like object rest before them. No living people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, an orange sash, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff; the figure on the right wears a crown, a teal and pink sari-style garment, a sheer veil, and long marigold and red flower garlands. Both are adorned with pearl and stone jewellery and a decorative ornament at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal deity murtis on a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left is a standing male deity with a tall jewelled crown topped by a peacock-feather ornament, a vertical tilak, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, heavy silver-and-gold necklaces and a damaru-like staff held in the raised hand. The figure on the right is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown, a gold veil, nose ring, drop earrings, a teal and magenta sari, and red and white garlands. Both carry marigold and rose garlands. No living people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple on a pink satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure, with a gold-and-red crown topped by a peacock feather, an orange sash, a red tilak on the forehead, and a long golden-bead chain, holds a staff in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, a green-and-red sari with a veil, and a gold nose ring and necklaces. Red and yellow garlands hang on both figures, and a small green bird perches near the right figure's hand.2011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 02 20132013-08-02June 24 20132013-06-24August 31 20112011-08-31