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Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, standing side by side in a temple setting. The male figure wears a yellow and red turban and holds a mace-like staff with a lotus-shaped handle; the female figure wears a red and gold sari, a bindi, nose ring and a bold red-and-yellow garland of marigolds and red flowers, and holds a pink lotus. Both are adorned with layered silver-toned necklaces and bangles. Behind them is a deep blue cloth embroidered with gold and floral motifs, and grey stone pillars and a carved ledge frame the scene.

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October 14 20072007-10-14October 15 20072007-10-15Two metal murti figures stand side by side against a grey stone wall, adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a yellow and red turban and holds a pink lotus flower and a golden ritual staff. The figure on the right has an upswept dark hairstyle with white flowers, wears a red and gold sari and a long garland of yellow, white and red flowers, and holds a pink lotus. Behind them hangs a deep blue cloth with gold embroidery. The figures are deity murtis, not living people.2007-10-15Photograph of two gold-painted deity murti figures in a temple-style alcove with blue draped silk and yellow and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a deep maroon garment, a pearl and bead necklace and a red tilak, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. A copper-coloured kalasha or offering vessel with pink flowers sits in front. Granite carved pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-10-16October 15 20072007-10-15October 15 20072007-10-15October 16 20072007-10-16Two gilded deity murtis stand on an ornate raised platform in a stone temple setting, against a blue cloth backdrop embroidered with small silver motifs. The murti on the left wears a yellow and red turban, a white-and-gold garment, heavy layered pearl-like necklaces and a red tilak; it holds a ceremonial staff. The murti on the right wears a red, gold and teal sari, a jewelled crown, a long multicolour flower garland and gold bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers drape the lower left foreground around a white-clad figure with gold ornaments, possibly a human attendant or another murti.2007-10-14Two silver-and-gold deity murti seated side by side against a blue draped backdrop with an ornate gilt arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban, gold crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru drum in the other, wears a richly jewelled multi-strand necklace and a cream garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a sparkling crystal-studded necklace, green embroidered clothing and a garland of white flowers and red roses. Both have painted red lips and bindi marks and are adorned with jewellery and floral garlands. No people are visible.2016-10-29December 16 20092009-12-16Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti figures seated side by side on a golden-draped platform in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments, a teal blouse, and a pink and yellow skirt, holding a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, pearl and bead necklaces, a maroon garment, and a golden trident-like staff. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Background shows gold-toned canopy fabric and carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Close view of two painted deity murti statues on a stone ledge, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers and heavy gold and jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears a red and yellow turban, a yellow sash and a green garment, holds a pink lotus and a ceremonial mace-like staff with a snake motif. The figure on the right wears a red blouse, teal skirt, a gold necklace and a flower in the hair, holding a pink lotus. Both have red lips and red bindi marks.2007-10-15