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Close photograph of two golden metal deity murtis of a divine couple decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a red-and-orange sash, rudraksha-style beads, a jewelled necklace and an ornate silver-embroidered garment, and holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a yellow rose in the hair, dangling earrings and a layered gold necklace. Red roses and green leaf garlands surround them against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.

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June 13 20132013-06-13A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25The figure on the left has a red and gold turban-like crown, a raised golden hand, and a wide stone necklace with jewelled pendants. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jewelled crown with a red gem, a pearl necklace and red bead mala, and holds a ceremonial object. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape both murtis, and a small green parrot perches near the central hand. No physical people are visible.2013-07-04October 11 20112011-10-11November 01 20112011-11-01Two gilded metal murti statues of deities are the main subject, set against a glowing orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, blue and green enamel, a large nose ring, heavy gold earrings and a jeweled necklace, with green leaves and yellow marigold garlands below. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban edged in green and holds a small green parrot on a raised silver hand. Festoons of yellow flowers and green foliage frame the lower edge. No living people are visible.2011-11-13November 11 20112011-11-11Two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a green satin backdrop within an ornate gold-framed arch. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with gold trim, a red garment, a red-and-white beaded mala and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a dark cap, an orange sari with jewelled necklaces and matching large earrings, and holds a small parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Red roses form garlands on both figures. A gold stand with small figurines sits in the foreground.2013-10-09Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.2011-12-31Two gleaming metal murti figures of deities stand side by side against a backdrop of gold and orange brocade. The left figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a raised right hand inlaid with coloured stones, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. The right figure has long black hair with a crown and white flower garland, holds a gold staff topped by a green parrot, and wears heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-brown sari. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands.2011-10-13Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled brooch, large jeweled earrings, and a heavy jeweled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold-toned attire with jeweled earrings and layered necklaces. Both have red painted lips. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers hang at the right and left edges, and a deep maroon velvet drape forms the background. A gilded arch frames the top left.2009-10-17Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01