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Close view of two silver-toned deity murtis in a temple shrine, standing before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like damaru, with a snake draped over one arm; a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs from its neck. The figure on the right wears an orange garment and a heavy beaded necklace, with red roses and green leaves in its garland and a bell-like object in its hand. Both have dark hair with rudraksha beads, and ornate gold arch framing sits above them.

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May 09 20152015-05-09Two metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure, with a red-and-orange turban, a tall crown, a red-and-gold patterned garment, and a trident held in one raised hand, is a deity murti. Beside it, the female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered beaded and gold necklaces, an orange and red sari, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Ornate jeweled details and a vajra-like ornament decorate the metal hands.2014-08-21Close-up photograph of two deity murti figures seated side by side and dressed in orange garments, framed by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces with ornate silver-white embellishments on the arms and hands. The figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple gold and bead necklaces and a green parrot-like bird perched on a raised hand. Both faces are gold-toned with red lips and red bindi marks. The background is dense with flower garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27August 31 20142014-08-31A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch in a temple sanctum. The male deity wears a tall rudraksha-beaded crown, a leopard-print garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang from his arms. The female deity wears a tiered jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, an orange-red blouse and a teal green silk skirt, holding a lotus-like stem. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2009-06-20Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05September 10 20142014-09-10 +2 copiesNovember 16 20112011-11-16August 21 20142014-08-21Golden murti of a deity pair. The figure on the left holds a trident and a hand raised in blessing, wearing rudraksha beads and a red bindi. The figure on the right holds a lotus-like emblem and wears a crown of beads and red flowers. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses and adorned with layered beaded necklaces. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2011-12-27October 08 20132013-10-08Two gilded deity murti figures stand side by side before a rich red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident in one hand, wears a tall black hair crown, a red tilak, layered rudraksha-style malas and a lavender garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, ornate earrings, multiple gold necklaces and a purple sari, with a red and orange flower garland draped across both figures. Statues only, with no living people visible.2013-03-20