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Photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a gilded face, seated before a red draped cloth. The four-armed figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, wears a blue garment with gold border, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and a red and white floral garland. A second, smaller golden murti stands to the right in an orange sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Offerings of green leaves, flower garlands and a brass plate with lamps sit in the foreground.

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April 04 20132013-04-04Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06July 08 20102010-07-08June 05 20112011-06-05April 08 20132013-04-08A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine, set before a red velvet curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a Shiva-form murti, wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right, a goddess murti, wears a blue and silver sari, a tall jewelled crown, and heavy necklaces, and holds a sprig of red flowers. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang from both figures, and a gilded vessel with offerings sits in the foreground.2010-08-28April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a deep red velvet backdrop with a golden arch edge at top right. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha beads, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue garment under an orange shawl, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue blouse, large red and green gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a kalasha-like object. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both figures. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated before a green silk backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black matted crown with beaded bands, a blue garment, layered rudraksha-style malas, a serpent-topped staff in one raised hand and a gold abhaya hand gesture. The figure on the right wears an ornate conical headdress, red and white garlands, a brown-gold sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. A kalasha-like gold vessel and a small white scroll appear at the bottom. No living people are visible.2013-07-16A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19Golden murti of a deity couple seated within a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crown with jewelled finial, a black garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a red and gold sari with a blue skirt, jewelled headpiece, earrings and necklaces, and holds a small decorative object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. No physical people are visible; the figures are sculpted or painted icons.2010-02-10