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A photograph of two metal murti statues on a red sequined backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure, a deity murti in a red and orange turban with a peacock feather, holds a trident-like staff and a small parrot-headed object, wears a jewelled necklace, bangles and a bead-studded armband. The figure beside him, in a grey-silver sari with green border and a tall black headdress, wears gold chains and a garland of marigolds and white flowers. Flower garlands drape both figures and oil lamps sit in front. No physical people are visible.

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October 05 20112011-10-05Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a red draped backdrop, decorated with white and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled ornamental breastplate in green, white and pink, dark blue dhoti-style lower garment, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right has black hair with a jewelled headpiece, a grey-silver sari with green border, gold necklaces and a flower-decorated braid, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are statues, not living people; the setting resembles a temple shrine.2011-10-05Close photograph of two golden-bronze metal murti statues of deities seated before a vivid orange silk backdrop with gold trim. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears a red turban with a tilak, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bracelets. The right figure wears a jade-green sari, heavy jewelled gold necklace with red and green stones, and a gold crown, holding a lotus stem.2013-06-17October 05 20112011-10-05Two bronze-coloured deity murtis sit against a red shimmering curtain framed by a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a peacock-feather and small adornment at the crown, a tilaka, and a heavy white beaded and gem-studded necklace over a dark garment; it holds a mace-like staff and a bird-topped sceptre. The figure beside it wears a black hair bun with a crown ornament, a silver-grey and green sari with a gold-bordered pallu, gold necklaces and flower garlands. Red, yellow and white flower garlands drape both figures. Brass lamps are visible at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.2011-10-05Two bronze deity murtis stand before a green silk backdrop framed by gold-embossed arch work, decorated with red rose garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small damaru drum topped with a serpent, wears a red and green turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold hand-shaped ornament on the chest. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large chandelier earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-06-28June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesTwo metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a deep orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a leopard-print cloth, a tall black crown with rudraksha beads, a beaded red-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with white flowers, a turquoise and gold beaded necklace, a white jasmine garland and a maroon and blue garment. Brass lamps and a metal plate with a green-stoned hand ornament sit in the lower foreground. Two deity murtis, no physical people.2014-08-13June 28 20132013-06-28July 12 20132013-07-12October 08 20132013-10-08