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Close view of two gold-plated deity murtis in a temple shrine before a red velvet curtain under a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a gold crown topped by a pink-and-red turban and a trident raised in the left hand, wears a jewelled gold necklace and red stone pendant; a green parrot perches near his raised hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and holds a lotus-like gold object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in purple, white, red and yellow. Statues only, no physical people.

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November 09 20182018-11-09Photograph of two gilded deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, displayed before a stone wall. The left figure wears an orange turban, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with a jewelled blue-and-gold garment, layered necklaces and an ornate crown. The right figure wears a crown with a jewelled halo, a green and orange sari with a golden border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a small ceremonial object. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the right edge. Shown are statues, not living people.2007-12-22Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with jewelled ornaments and white jasmine garlands with purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and has a bejewelled sash across its chest; the right figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled band and orange-gold garments.2009-06-03Close view of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, red velvet garments, a trident-like staff at the left edge, a green and red garland, and an abhaya-style raised hand studded with gems. The figure on the right has a silver-gold face, a tall jewelled crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a gold ceremonial object in its hand. Both are adorned with elaborate jewellery and garlands against a red velvet backdrop with gold framing.2010-07-13Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesOctober 27 20182018-10-27December 23 20092009-12-23Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a shimmering golden-orange backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold chest adornment, and a red-orange cloth, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has dark hair decorated with white flower garlands, a jewelled headband, a red bindi and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small curved ritual object. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A large gold-embossed arch frames the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2011-10-13October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesNovember 06 20182018-11-06Close view of two large golden deity murti statues on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a red garment, jewelled gold necklaces and paisley earrings, and holds a trident in one hand, with a yellow and purple flower garland at its side. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari and a jewelled crown-like headdress with layered gold and gem necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated. Garlands of marigold and leaves frame the lower edge of the image.2009-08-17