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Two golden metal utsava murti statues of deities stand against a dark red velvet backdrop beneath a stone ceiling. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and green skirt, holds a ritual staff with a round finial, and has hands joined in a gesture of worship. The female figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and green sari and layered gold necklaces, and holds a lotus or small object. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands and bangles. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of two life-size metal deity murtis dressed and adorned for alankaram, set under a stone pavilion with white cloth draped behind. The figure on the left wears a green dhoti-like wrap, a jewelled crown in gold, red and green, ornate gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a small ritual drum-like object and a raised hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari with gold border, a tall red and white jewelled crown with a gold halo, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a long nose ring. Both have gold-painted faces with red lips.Two golden metal deity murti statues decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue dhoti and ornate gold jewellery, and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears an orange sari, a black crown with gold ornaments, a red tilak, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Pink and white flower strands hang behind them against a red drape, with a pink and orange floral arrangement at the right edge.2007-12-10A pair of gilded deity murtis stands before a red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver trident-like staff; the figure on the right has a tall black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The scene reads as a temple altar display of deity murtis.2011-08-02A photograph of two large deity murtis decorated for alankaram in a temple hall with white draped cloth behind them. The figure on the left, a male deity, has four arms, wears a green garment with a purple waist cloth, a green turban-like headdress and a heavy silver-toned necklace, and holds a staff topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a pink and green sari, a tall ornate crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are gold-toned with painted features and jewelled adornments. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange-yellow turban and orange garment, holds a golden trident and raises a hand in blessing, with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled collar. The female figure wears a green sari, a tall jewelled crown, pearl-and-silver necklaces and holds a hand in a gesture of blessing. Beside them a seated figure in striped dark clothing is partially visible, and a green parrot perches near the statues. The setting is a stone temple pillar and wall.2013-12-04December 10 20072007-12-10October 17 20072007-10-17Close-up photograph of two large gilded deity murtis seated side by side under a white draped canopy. The figure on the left wears a green dhoti with a purple sash, a green head cloth beneath an ornate jewelled crown, layered white and gold necklaces, and holds a golden staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink and green silk sari, a tall jewelled crown, and layered silver necklaces, with one hand held near the chest. Both figures are alankaram-decorated statues, not living people. +2 copiesTwo metal murti figures seated side by side on a throne draped with gold brocade fabric. The left figure, in copper tone, wears an orange-red turban, red garments, white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and making an abhaya mudra with one hand. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, a purple garment, layered gold necklaces, white and red flower garlands, and holds a trident and a lotus-like object. Behind them are tall gold trident staffs and carved stone pillars. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-02-20September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues stand in a shrine framed by a gilded arch and a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, heavy jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, holding a staff with a cobra-hooded top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari with orange border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-08-02Photograph of two large gilded statues of a deity couple under a pavilion roof with white cloth behind them. The figure on the left wears a green turban-style headdress with a gold crown, a green cloth draped over the shoulders, layered white and gold pearl necklaces, a dark blue lower garment with a gold belt, and holds a damaru drum in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an ornate multicoloured crown, a magenta and green sari with gold-embroidered borders, heavy pearl necklaces, bangles and a gold-edged blouse. Both statues have elaborate jewellery and painted faces, and trees are visible at the left edge.