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Two 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.

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December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 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 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.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Two 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.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 golden deity murti (metal idols) decorated for worship, set against an orange satin backdrop and banked with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crest, a pearl-and-gem ornament, a large rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gem necklaces and a garland, holding a golden staff. Brass puja vessels sit in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30Night outdoor photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues standing side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulder, an ornate crown, a dense silver and jewelled necklace, and orange dhoti, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a deep maroon garment, and holds a green and gold ceremonial item. Both are encircled by yellow and white flower garlands. Red lights and a street lamp glow in the dark background.2012-01-08Two 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.2012-10-15