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Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.

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July 23 20102010-07-23Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Golden 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.2010-08-06Two 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 two large silver-toned deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent moon, an orange turban, a green garment, layered silver and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The right figure wears a dark crown, a peach and green sari-style garment, silver jewelry and holds a red and yellow flower garland. Both are adorned with silver ornaments and garlands of red roses and yellow flowers.2009-12-17Close photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in front of a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red and gold embellished garments, a heavy jeweled necklace, a trident held upright, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a brocade sari, layered necklaces and earrings, and holds a hand raised in a blessing gesture. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, and a golden arch frames them on the right. No living people are visible; these are statues, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-06Close view of gilded deity murti in a golden arched niche against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like headdress, a silver crown ornament, and holds a golden trident and a golden ceremonial implement; garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang around the figures. Beside it stands a second gilded deity murti in a jeweled tall crown with a green and red beaded necklace. Stone carved walls frame the scene.2010-10-03Golden-faced murti pair of a deity and goddess in a niche framed by ornate gilded carving and a deep maroon velvet curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with an ornate crown and crescent, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a black hair crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange-and-green sari, and a pearl necklace and garland of red and yellow flowers. Both are decorated with jewelled ornaments and garlands. These are statues, not living people.2009-12-17A photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.2009-12-17July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded metal deity murti stand against a shimmering gold-orange backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a jewelled breastplate and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red flower crown, pearl necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a small ornate staff with a green bird-like ornament. The scene suggests a temple or ashram alcove dressed for worship.2011-11-24July 21 20102010-07-21