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Photo of a richly decorated deity murti pair in a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch and a green silk backdrop. The central figure, in a red-orange turban and orange shawl with a jewelled necklace and bracelet, is flanked by a consort in a blue sari with ornate gold jewellery and a jewelled crown. Both golden metal faces are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a kalasha-style offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine, dressed and garlanded for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a heavy beaded necklace, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a deep blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are framed by thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and a green draped backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-11-30Two 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.2011-11-29November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesClose photograph of two metal deity murtis, a pair of gilded processional idols, framed by dense garlands of red roses, orange and yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like headpiece, a deep maroon garment, layered pink and green gemstone necklaces and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue garment with gold trim, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a raised hand. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Their arrangement suggests a puja or padapuja setting, decorated with floral adornment.2010-11-18 +2 copiesDecember 10 20072007-12-10November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-24April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29August 14 20112011-08-14June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copies