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A photograph of two metal deity murtis (utsava images) in a temple shrine before a gold-patterned curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left, a copper-toned deity murti, wears a red turban and red cloth, holds a golden trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum with a snake motif, and has a bejeweled white-and-green ornamental armlet. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gemstone necklace and a green leaf or flower in her hand. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and beaded ornaments. No physical people are visible.

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June 05 20132013-06-05Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side in an ornate golden arch before a gold brocade backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak and red lips, holds a trident and a raised hand with a rudraksha-style mala and jewelled ornaments. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a green and gold sari, and layered gem-studded necklaces, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. Both are adorned with multicoloured gemstone jewellery and floral garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-06-02May 31 20132013-05-31Two copper-toned metal murti statues of deities stand side by side, adorned with elaborate jeweled ornaments, necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a white jeweled hand design, holding a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, a deep blue garment with gold waistband, and holds a golden staff. A yellow cloth backdrop frames the statues. These are statues, not people; no living person is visible.2011-01-28Two metal murti statues of deities stand before an orange silk backdrop with a gold arched frame. The figure on the left, in a striped red and gold turban with beaded tassels, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff in one hand and a gold mudra hand raised; he wears rose garlands, rudraksha-style beads and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings and layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a small flame-like object and a ritual item. Both are adorned with red rose garlands and yellow marigolds. No physical people are visible.2013-09-20Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18A photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair under an ornate gilded arch with a deep red draped curtain behind. The left figure holds a trident and a damaru-like hand drum, wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold necklaces and purple tassels. The right figure wears a tall white and red jewelled crown, pink and gold earrings, and a gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. No physical people are shown; the figures are statues.2014-11-04September 24 20112011-09-24May 31 20132013-05-31May 11 20132013-05-11Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a deep red velvet backdrop with a golden arch edge at top right. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha beads, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue garment under an orange shawl, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue blouse, large red and green gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a kalasha-like object. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both figures. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30April 04 20132013-04-04