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Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.

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December 14 20102010-12-14Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06December 14 20102010-12-14January 25 20132013-01-25Two gilded statues of deity murti seated side by side on a red draped throne-like backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-and-red turban, a pink garment, a jeweled red-and-white collar, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl and jewel necklaces, large earrings, a cream and gold sari with a red-and-white border, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have white and red forehead markings and are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The setting is a stone temple architecture with carved pillars.2016-06-15April 04 20132013-04-04Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31February 20 20132013-02-20October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesDecember 16 20102010-12-16Two metal deity murti sit side by side on a red velvet backdrop inside a gilded arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled red and gold garment, and elaborate silver-white necklaces; he holds a trident in one hand and a small drum or ritual object in the other. The female figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-and-bronze blouse and a dark blue skirt, with layered necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over both figures. The scene is a shrine presentation of deities.2010-06-08September 16 20132013-09-16