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Two ornate metal murti statues stand on a gold-edged pedestal before a red draped backdrop, with smoke or incense haze drifting through the scene. The taller figure on the left wears a tall silver crown, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, layered silver necklaces and a silver sceptre-like staff; garlands of yellow and white flowers wrap both figures. The figure on the right wears a silver headdress, heavy silver jewellery and a dark garment, with a similar flower garland. No living people are visible.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Two metal murti statues stand side by side on a gold-edged platform before a red draped backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears an orange shawl, a tall decorated crown, ornate silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff; it is garlanded with yellow and white flowers. The smaller figure on the right wears a maroon-and-gold skirt, jewelled necklaces, a floral headpiece, and is also garlanded with yellow and white blooms. A small brass vessel with white flowers sits at the base. These are deity murtis, not living people.2011-12-20Two metal statues stand on a golden pedestal against a red draped backdrop with smoke or incense haze drifting around them. The statue on the left, a male murti, wears an ornate silver crown with a heart-shaped motif, an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulders, heavy silver necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds a staff-like ceremonial object in one hand. The statue on the right, a female murti, wears a silver crown with a decorative fan-shaped ornament, a dark maroon sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and white flower garlands and maroon blossoms. No living people are visible.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Two metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a bright red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange headcloth, a tall ornate crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace and a dark garment with an orange dhoti, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a purple-and-white garland, a jewelled crown with a hanging tassel, a purple robe and layered gem jewellery. Both are decorated with yellow and maroon flower garlands. Offering flowers sit at their base. No living people are visible.2011-12-20Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a bright red cloth backdrop, with smoke or incense haze drifting around them. The left figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown, an orange shawl, a dense silver necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand. The right figure wears a silver crown and a long dark garment with layered silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and dark maroon flower strands and white jasmine, and stand on a brass base with flowers. These are statues, not living people.2011-12-20Two ornately decorated deity murti stand on a red draped stage, each adorned with heavy jeweled silver-toned crowns, sparkling necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a purple-and-gold garment with a jeweled breastplate, holding its hands in mudra gestures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown and a gold-threaded red and purple garment. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands between them, and a gold-embroidered cushion and floral decorations frame the scene.2012-10-19Two gilded metal deity murtis stand before a gold-trimmed throne with carved lion heads and a maroon backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace, and a purple and gold dhoti-like garment, with flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The smaller figure beside it wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and an orange-yellow cloth, also garlanded in red and white flowers.2012-10-15Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesA photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity and consort seated on a white pleated skirt base before a red sequined drapery and a gold-leaf arch. The left figure, male, has a bright orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, and wears an orange checked dhoti with bead anklets. The right figure, female, wears a maroon sari with a gold border, layered pearl necklaces and a long braid, holding a flower. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Ornate silver and gilt detailing covers the figures.2011-07-31