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Close view of gilded deity murti in a golden arched niche against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like headdress, a silver crown ornament, and holds a golden trident and a golden ceremonial implement; garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang around the figures. Beside it stands a second gilded deity murti in a jeweled tall crown with a green and red beaded necklace. Stone carved walls frame the scene.

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July 23 20102010-07-23A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform before a deep red curtain, beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold ornament, holds a golden trident, and has a bright red mouth and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a rich red and gold garment with layered beaded necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents. A gold kalasha-style lamp stands at the right edge beside carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-11-03A golden murti of a deity pair seated before a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a golden staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces, red and green gems and a sparkling embellished garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavily jewelled necklaces and earrings, holding a golden object. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06July 08 20102010-07-08Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.2010-07-23Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side in a temple alankaram, adorned with jewelled crowns and multicoloured stone necklaces. The male figure holds a golden trident and raises one hand in abhaya gesture, wearing a white and red cloth wrapped around a jewelled headdress. The female figure, in a red and green garment with gold-edged shawl, holds a golden ritual implement and wears a heavy gold and gem necklace. Stone temple walls and white draped cloth form the backdrop, with a partial golden figure visible at the left edge.