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Close view of two metallic deity murti figures seated in a shrine niche with gold repoussé and yellow-gold draped backdrop. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears a jewelled crown, a red blouse, a copper-gold brocade sari, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a jewelled trident. Beside her, a second figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-gold garland of flowers, with a jewelled trident-like staff. No living people are visible.

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December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated side by side before a lime-green cloth backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a deep green velvet top, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled armlets and a jewelled crown, and holds a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a red and orange silk sari, multi-strand diamond-like necklaces, a dark jewelled headdress, and holds a golden lotus-like object at the chest. Yellow and red flower garlands surround them.2009-07-01Photograph of two metal murti statues of deities seated side by side before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, an orange shawl, and layered white beaded and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a red floral garland, and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with red and white flower garlands and marigolds, with an offering tray of lamps in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-20February 11 20122012-02-11Two large metal deity murtis stand side by side in a gilded shrine framed by gold-shot yellow drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red-and-white tilak, rich jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in a jewelled hand. The figure on the right wears a tall, jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a multi-strand gem necklace and a golden blouse, and holds a lotus-stem staff. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments and a small serpent motif sits near the right figure's shoulder. No living people are visible.2013-05-30A photograph of a shrine image of a deity couple. The male figure wears a red turban, a brown beaded neck garland and jeweled ornaments and holds a trident and a snake-like staff, with a tilak on the forehead. The female figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a pink and red sari with gold border, a jeweled necklace and red lips. Both are golden murti statues with bright jewel-encrusted adornments; no living people are visible.2013-05-31Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Two polished silver-metal deity murti statues, a male and female pair, seated side by side against a yellow-green cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a dark green velvet blouse heavily layered with jewelled necklaces, and holds a small sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a black hair bun with jewelled pins, red and magenta silk blouse, orange sari with a sparkling border, a jewelled waist belt, and large jewelled earrings, with a yellow and red flower garland draped down her arm. A golden trident stands at the left edge. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people visible.2009-06-28June 07 20132013-06-07June 06 20132013-06-06Gilded murti pair of a male and female deity seated under an ornate gold arch draped with shimmering golden curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, white and gold garlands, a red-stone pendant, a trident held in one hand and raises the other in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a gold crown, red and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and orange-red marigold garlands with green leaves. Both have gold earrings and forehead markings. The scene is a deity murti display, not living people.2013-03-07 +1 copies