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September 27 20132013-09-27September 29 20132013-09-29June 17 20162016-06-17November 24 20152015-11-24March 03 20112011-03-03Two large metallic deity murti statues seated side by side on a green silk-draped platform before a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, an orange and pink garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident in one hand with a small drum-like object in another while the other hand forms a mudra. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress with red and white jewels, a copper-gold sari with matching jewellery, and holds a staff-like object. Ornate gold and silver decoration surrounds them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-21May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesApril 08 20132013-04-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12Two ornately decorated golden statues of deities stand side by side on a raised platform before a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a golden-brown shawl over a dark blue garment, holds a trident and a golden ritual staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and flower garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure on the right wears a crown with a halo-like arch, a green skirt and orange top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both are heavily ornamented with jewelry and garlands, and the setting is a stone temple wall. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-22Two gilded deity murtis stand together on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop beneath a stone ceiling. The male figure wears a blue and red turban, a blue and red shawl, and a red dhoti with gold border; he holds a trident and a ceremonial staff with a cobra-topped finial and makes a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a crown-like headdress, an orange blouse and a pink skirt with gold border, and is adorned with layered silver-toned necklaces. Both are decked in jewelled ornaments and bangles. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A golden metal deity murti pair seated on a green silk-draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, orange dhoti, a jewelled breastplate and holds a trident; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red-orange silk and heavy layered necklaces, and holds a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a golden vahana-like figure with a peacock-feather motif is at lower right. These are statues, not physical people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-12