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Two metal deity murtis stand side by side against a gold-embroidered orange backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears a jewelled white-and-silver garment, with an orange cloth draped over the shoulder. The figure on the right wears a crown with multicoloured beadwork, a rich red and gold dress, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a ritual staff. Both are adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves. No living people are visible.

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June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.2011-10-14Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a green draped backdrop framed by ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament and a layered necklace; it holds a golden trident in one hand and raises the other in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black and white jeweled crown with red accents and an orange garment, with a nose ring and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-25October 12 20112011-10-12Silver-toned murti of a deity with an orange turban-like headdress and orange cloth draped over the shoulders, holding a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in the other. A consort figure stands to the right with a black hair bun adorned with gold ornaments, wearing layered jewelry, a teal garment and a long veil. Both figures are framed by red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, in front of gold-and-orange shimmering drapery within an ornate gilded arch. This is a photograph of deity murtis at a temple, with no people physically present.2011-06-24Close view of two golden metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, both garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strings in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a silver trident and a golden hand-held staff, and has an orange shawl draped over its shoulder. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green embroidered garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a golden sceptre. Behind them are gold drapery and carved stone.2011-12-13May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs and a carved golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban with a white pearl garland, holds a silver trident, and has a jewelled hand gesture; the right figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a golden ritual implement. Both are draped in red and green garlands with heavy gold jewellery. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2012-05-10September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17September 24 20112011-09-24