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Two gilded metal deity murti are seated side by side and densely garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine strands and purple flowers arranged in a dense arch behind them. The figure on the left holds a long sword and a gold round shield with knobs, wears a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a bead necklace and a pink-and-orange garment. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown with red stones, a green-and-white jewelled necklace and a brown-and-green garment, with a gold armlet. A gilded backdrop frames the scene. The image is an archive photograph of worship images decorated for a ritual display.

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July 15 20132013-07-15Two golden metal murti of deities are seated side by side on an orange draped platform, decorated with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The left figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces and earrings and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a crown, red and white beaded necklaces and a jewelled garment. Behind them hang a magenta drape and gold-toned carved panels with bird motifs. The image is a photograph of a temple-style display of deity murti, with no physical people present.2013-11-15November 27 20172017-11-27Two gold-finished deity murti are decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves framing an arched alcove. The male figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, teal dhoti, layered beaded necklaces and bangles, holding a gold mace-like staff and a gold hand. The female figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, a magenta and orange sari with a gold border, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Blue fabric drapes the base of the alcove. The scene appears to be a ceremonial display of deity murti, with no physical people visible.2013-07-03A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, adorned with long garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers draped over both figures. The left figure wears a tall gold crown, holds a trident-like spear and a round white shield-like object, and wears a yellow dhoti with a pink-and-gold border. The right figure wears a gold crown, a green and maroon skirt with gold border, and a gold armlet. A gold ornate backrest and a white air conditioning unit stand behind them, with a dark red curtain on the left.2013-07-15Two golden metal murti of deities seated side by side on a yellow throne-like platform, richly adorned with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves. The left deity wears a tall jewelled crown, holds a trident and a round shield, and wears a magenta and orange dhoti with red gemstone and pearl necklaces. The right figure, also crowned, wears a green sari, a green and red jewelled necklace and bangles.2013-07-15A photograph of two decorated deity murtis, a male figure in blue with a red-orange turban and gold crown-like ornaments, holding a golden pot and a wooden stick, and a female figure in orange-gold silk with a tall gold crown and golden hand raised, both framed by a dense arrangement of garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers against a gold ornate backdrop. Both are golden-faced statues, not living people.2013-07-02July 19 20132013-07-19Two bronze deity murtis are dressed and decorated for darshan, framed by yellow and white marigold garlands, red and purple flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The left murti wears a pearl-studded crown with a red and green gem centrepiece, a gold necklace set with red and green stones, and a long metal rudraksha-style chain. The right murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with red stones and a green silk garment covered in silver-toned ornaments. Behind them hangs a gold-embossed arch over pale silk drapery. No people are visible.2014-09-06A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arched canopy, both draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident, and has heavy white and gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, green and gold embroidered dress, and ornate jewellery while holding a staff. Red drapery hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesApril 22 20132013-04-22 +1 copies