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Two large golden metal deity murtis stand under a sunlit arched canopy with palm fronds behind them. The figure on the left has a red and gold crown, a red cloth draped over the shoulders, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, and a red-and-gold dhoti. Heavy white beaded and floral necklaces hang across the chest. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a red garment with white embroidered patterns, and holds a short rod. Both have painted tilak marks on the forehead and polished gold faces. Bright backlight creates lens flare across the scene.

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August 02 20132013-08-02A photograph of two gilded murti figures of deities standing under a decorated arch with palm fronds behind them. The left figure has a golden face with a tripundra mark, a red and orange turban, a trident in hand, and a dark purple garment with a dense rudraksha-style mala and silver ornaments. The right figure wears a golden crown with a red and orange sari-like garment, red beaded necklaces, and silver jewellery with red stones. Both figures are sculptures, not living people, and appear to be an iconic pair of deity murtis in a temple or ashram setting.2013-08-03Two metal deity murti stand side by side under an arched structure framed by palm fronds. The figure on the left has a copper-gold face, an orange-red turban with a green stone ornament, a silver-embroidered dark bodice, orange shawl draped over the shoulder, and holds a trident and a ritual staff with a bell-like finial. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate silver crown, dark embroidered garment with a gold garland and bangles, and holds up one hand. The scene is a ritual display of decorated images, with no living people visible.2012-11-06 +1 copiesApril 08 20122012-04-08Photograph of two large festival deity murti figures on a procession vehicle, outdoors with palm trees behind. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and red turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange sash, a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a trident and a ritual staff with a rounded finial. The figure on the right has a golden face, a jeweled crown, a black veil, layered silver necklaces, a red and orange sari, and holds a small kalasha-like object. Both are ornately decorated with silver jewelry and armbands. No living people are visible in the frame.Two golden processional murti figures of a male and a female deity stand side by side outdoors against palm fronds. The male figure wears an orange and red turban-like crown with a decorative ornament, an orange sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a jewelled belt, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold saree, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident and a small bird perches near her hand. No living people are visible.2013-01-01Two silver-and-gold deity murtis seated side by side outdoors against blurred palm fronds. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a silver crown, a dark rudraksha-style mala and white floral necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand and a damaru-like drum in the other. The figure on the right wears an ornate embroidered black cap with coloured stones and a long tassel, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds a small staff. Both are draped in dark red garlands, and yellow marigold petals lie at their feet.2013-03-08Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand and a trident in another, and has a dark rudraksha-style bead mala. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled cap with red and green stones, a red-and-orange sari, and carries a small parrot perched on her shoulder. Palm fronds and blurred trees form the background.2013-03-08August 04 20132013-08-04Photo of two gilded statues of a deity couple seated together under an ornate arched canopy outdoors, with green trees behind. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, a rudraksha mala and white floral necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears an ornate crown with red and silver detailing, layered gold and pearl necklaces, drop earrings and an orange-red sari, and holds a small bird perched on a staff. Both are statues, not living people, and the scene reads as a temple or ashram murti display.2013-05-04Two golden metal deity murti statues stand side by side in a sunlit outdoor setting with palm fronds behind them. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and cream dhoti, with a large gold necklace, earrings and garlands of yellow flowers, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, an orange-red garment with a decorative embroidered waist panel, layered gold necklaces and yellow flower garlands, and holds a small staff. Warm backlight creates glare across the scene. No physical people are visible.2012-04-08March 07 20132013-03-07