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A decorated utsava murti pair of metal deities seated within a dense arch of garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban-like headdress and orange shawl, a red and gold dhoti, layered jewelled necklaces and a silver crown; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a dark green and gold sari, a tall jewelled crown and drop earrings, seated at his side. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red flowers and purple blooms frame them, with a red cloth canopy above and a green leaf and kalasha-like offering at the base. No living people are visible.

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December 09 20112011-12-09Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side amid dense floral decoration. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a maroon dhoti-style cloth, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon sari and heavy bridal-style jewellery, with bangles on the arm. Both are framed by garlands of purple flowers, yellow marigold strands and red roses, with a green leafy backdrop. These are statues, not living people, and the image is an archive photograph of a temple-style decorated deity display.2013-04-24April 15 20132013-04-15 +3 copiesA gilded metal murti pair seated side by side, surrounded by red roses, white flowers, green leaves and garlands of purple and yellow blooms. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, rich red silk with gold border, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and holds a hand near the chest. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated puja display of deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-24April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a white cloth, heavily decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, a teal silk garment with gold brocade and a jeweled necklace, and holds a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal sari-style silk with gold border, layered gold and gem necklaces, and holds a garland. Both are surrounded by yellow, red and white flower garlands and purple blooms against a maroon curtain. These are statues, not living people.2012-04-23 +1 copies