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Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the left has long dark hair, an orange-red turban and saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a gold-plated hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a gold ritual object. Gold ornaments and an arch frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions, not living persons.

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A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, one with a red turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a trident, and the other wearing a jewelled crown and red-and-gold garments, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands against a golden backdrop. Decorative ornaments and jewelled hands surround the figures, with a small pedestal of offerings below. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06September 24 20112011-09-24Close view of gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a white jasmine garland. The figure on the right wears a crown studded with green, red and gold stones, a red garment and a long gold staff. The central figure wears a red turban, an orange drape, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold trident-like staff. Gold umbrella-shaped canopy and red and orange flowers surround them. No living people are visible.2011-11-06Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.2008-03-22Two metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24October 19 20082008-10-19A gilded metal murti pair seated side by side, surrounded by red roses, white flowers, green leaves and garlands of purple and yellow blooms. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, rich red silk with gold border, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and holds a hand near the chest. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated puja display of deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-24Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a golden backdrop with ornate gold fabric and an arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red and gold brocade-style garment, pearl-and-bead embroidered armour-like chest piece, and orange shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a green garment, layered white pearl necklaces, and holds a staff-like ornament with a green leaf-shaped finial. Both are garlanded with white flowers, pink and purple blossoms. The scene is lit warmly at night in a temple setting.2011-11-25Two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a decorated altar, framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a long rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces and a gold crown, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings, with one hand raised. A red and green flower arrangement sits in front, and orange drapery hangs behind.2011-12-18November 06 20112011-11-06November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27