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A photograph of two golden-toned metal murti of a deity couple, richly adorned and framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, and green leaf strands arranged in arching columns. The figure on the left wears an orange-red head cloth, a gold crown, layered beaded necklaces and a red and gold patterned lower garment with a purple cloth beneath. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, floral garlands and a teal blue sari with gold trim. Gold framing and a purple-blue cloth appear at the top right. These are deity murti, not living people.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of two processional or wedding murti figures seated side by side on a throne, both covered in dense garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a tall gold crown, an orange-red turban, a gold-and-silver jewelled necklace, layered rudraksha-style beads, and a red-and-gold dhoti with a gold waistband. The figure on the right is a female deity murti wearing a gold crown, a teal sari with a gold border, pearl and diamond-style necklaces, and a red flower garland at the chest. Both murtis have raised hands with gold palms and a purple cloth beneath them. A gold-patterned canopy and a brown fabric backdrop frame the scene. Small oil lamps glow at the upper left.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesA photograph of two silver-toned deity murtis (idols) seated side by side in a decorated shrine, densely draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a bright orange head cloth, a golden crown, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces, a leopard-print cloth and a red and gold dhoti, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, heavy silver necklaces and a teal-blue sari, and has a raised silver hand. Both have ornate silver bangles and a white cloth drapes at the upper left, with a purple cloth below and offering trays at the base. No living people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21Two silver-coloured murti figures seated side by side on a decorated stage, surrounded by an arch of red roses, white flowers, purple garlands and yellow and orange marigold strings. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange turban, a white and red dhoti with a red sash, and layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, with the right hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal sari and heavy jewelled necklaces. A gold-brown drape and gilded arch frame the background. Both are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated dais, framed by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange cloth, layered jeweled necklaces, a leopard-print garment and a raised mudra hand. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red garment and ornate jeweled necklaces. A brown satin canopy and a gold filigree arch stand behind them. This appears to be a statue arrangement, not living people, and no appearance-based a person candidate is visible.2013-04-21 +1 copiesApril 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesDecember 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24