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Two gilded deity murti seated side by side in a golden arched niche with red velvet drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and purple turban, a red sash, layered jewelled necklaces and a red gem pendant, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, white, yellow and purple flowers, and the bases are draped in teal cloth. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship, one with a red-and-gold turban and a jeweled forehead ornament, the other with a tall golden crown and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings and multicolored gemstone collars, and one raises a hand near its face. A dark red curtain and a golden arch frame the figures. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21Close view of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated altar against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a gold crown-like headdress, a trident-like staff raised in one hand and heavy jewelled necklaces with red gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings and layered beaded necklaces, with a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms draped down the side. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05Two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Close view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in a shrine, with golden crowns and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and pearl strands, raises one hand in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with gold necklaces set with multicoloured stones and a red gem pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a sparkling jeweled necklace. Red and green garlands hang at the lower edges, and a deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop beneath a gold-leaf arch. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Close photograph of two gold-finished metal deity murtis seated side by side before a deep maroon velvet drape within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and orange turban, a tilak on the forehead, red lips, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and raises a hand holding a golden staff topped with a cobra hood. The right figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles, and is adorned with a red and white garland and a yellow marigold garland. Both are decorated with rich jewellery and flowers.2009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 07 20102010-11-07Golden metal deity murti pair seated before a maroon velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears an orange headcloth, a crown-like headdress, a trident in one hand and a blessing gesture with the other. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a raised hand holding an object, and a red-and-white garland. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and garlands of red, pink and white flowers, with a floral offering and brass lamps before them. Watermarked archive photo of a deity shrine display, no people visible.2009-11-19