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Close-up of two gilded metal deity murtis with polished copper-gold faces, one in the foreground raising a hand with a green-tipped pointing gesture, wearing a layered rudraksha mala, a jewelled necklace, dark flowing hair and a rudraksha headband; red and yellow marigold garlands drape over the shoulders of both figures, and a decorated red garment with crystal ornaments shows on the second figure. A blue backdrop sits behind them. The figures are statues, not living people.

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Close view of two metallic deity murti, gold-toned faces with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, one wearing a black tall headdress strung with rudraksha beads and a jewelled brow ornament. Red and yellow garlands, gold and silver jewellery, and an orange shimmering cloth backdrop fill the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-21October 29 20112011-10-29Close view of two golden metal deity murtis dressed with red and yellow flower garlands against an orange and gold draped backdrop. The left figure wears a tall dark crown-like headdress with a tripundra mark and a rudraksha-style bead band; the right figure has a jewelled headpiece, nose ring and red lips, wearing layered silver and gold necklaces and an orange cloth. A silver ritual object and a hand-shaped ornamental item appear at the left edge. No people are visible.2011-11-21Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The foreground figure wears a green silk garment embroidered with pink flowers, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and pink flower garland and yellow marigold garland, and has a braided black hair adorned with rudraksha beads and a jewelled headpiece. The background figure, slightly blurred, holds a raised ceremonial staff and wears a red garland, ornate gold jewellery and a tall crown-like hairstyle. Shimmering green drapery forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2011-10-29November 21 20112011-11-21Close-up photograph of two gleaming metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with red roses, yellow flowers, pearl garlands and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold ornaments, a nose ring and a pearl necklace, with a red-lipped face and painted eyes. The figure on the left wears a black headdress with a red and white forehead mark and holds a green and gold scepter-like object. Background glows orange. No physical people are visible.2011-11-21A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a golden-bronze face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a tall black hair crown wrapped with rudraksha beads and a jeweled crown ornament. It holds a silver trident in one hand and raises the other in a jewelled abhaya mudra. Red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves form garlands, with a bright orange and gold brocade cloth behind.2011-11-21Two golden metal deity murtis with glossy painted faces and red lips stand side by side against a pale cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a tall rudraksha-bead crown with a crescent moon ornament, a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead, and a leopard-print garment with rudraksha malas. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a bejewelled collar and multiple crystal-studded necklaces over a golden-orange garment. Red and yellow flower garlands and a golden trident-like object appear at the edges.2009-06-20Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murti with polished faces, red painted lips, and black painted eyebrows. The figure on the left has long black hair, rudraksha beads, a white tilak with a red bindi, and holds a golden ornamental staff or kalasha-like object. The figure on the right wears a red silk garment with gold border, multi-strand white pearl necklaces, a gold and red-stone pendant, a pearl nose ring and a jeweled headpiece. Statues only, no physical people visible.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for alankaram. The figure has a white vibhuti-style mark with a red kumkum dot on the forehead, black-lined eyes and red painted lips, and a rudraksha mala wound through dark hair. It wears a leopard-print cloth over the shoulder and a golden arm ornament. A second gilded figure with pearl necklaces and jewelled earrings stands in the right foreground, its red garment visible at the bottom. Dark background with a stone carving at left.July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up photograph of two golden deity murti statues with polished metallic faces, red lips, bindi and tilak markings, and tall black hair wrapped in rudraksha bead crowns. Red roses and green foliage garlands drape their shoulders, with gold bead necklaces. A golden cobra-hooded ornament and a trident-like staff appear at left against a shimmering green and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-11-15