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A photograph of two gilded murti statues in a temple setting, set against a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The figure on the left is a golden deity murti with an orange turban-like cloth, a silver trident held in one hand and a golden damaru-like object in the other, wearing a peacock-feather crown and rudraksha-style ornaments. Beside it stands a female deity murti with a jewelled golden crown, layered silver necklaces and a red-and-gold sari, holding a golden lotus-like object, both garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The statues are depictions and no living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side in a temple shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold-leaf arch. The left figure wears an orange-and-red striped turban, ornate gold and jewelled shoulder pieces, and holds a trident; its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a jewelled golden crown with a red flower in the hair, a red-orange garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a staff-like ritual object. Both are draped with red rose garlands and green leaves.2011-10-20A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09September 27 20132013-09-27September 14 20142014-09-14Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with white beaded fringe, an ornate jewelled breastplate, rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a long gold and pearl necklace, and holds a small ceremonial staff. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands. The murtis are statues, not living people, and the setting appears to be a temple shrine with carved stone walls.2011-11-28Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-20October 01 20112011-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine showing two gilded metal murti statues of deities seated before a green curtain with gold dot pattern and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange and red turban with pearl strands, holds a trident and a ceremonial damaru-like drum, and has a jewelled orange-red garment with rudraksha beads. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, gold necklaces, and a green sari, holding a ceremonial staff; both are draped with white flower garlands and red roses. This depicts deity murti, not living people.2011-11-28Two gilded metal deity murti stand against a shimmering gold-orange backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a jewelled breastplate and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red flower crown, pearl necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a small ornate staff with a green bird-like ornament. The scene suggests a temple or ashram alcove dressed for worship.2011-11-24Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden peetha before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold crown ornament, a white and gold necklace, and holds a golden staff-like attribute in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, and a long garland of white and red flowers. Orange cloth drapes between them, and a silver lotus-shaped tray with green leaves and red flowers rests in front. The image shows only statues, so no physical people are present.2011-10-23April 13 20132013-04-13 +2 copiesJune 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copies