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Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.

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July 20 20102010-07-20November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 06 20112011-11-06December 10 20072007-12-10Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity with a large crown of jewelled tiers, wearing an orange saffron garment and heavy jewelled necklaces and ear ornaments. A second golden figure in an orange turban stands beside it, with an orange flag-like banner on a pole. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers and green foliage fill the background, with gold ornamental carving at the top. No physical people are visible; both figures are statues.2009-07-07December 09 20112011-12-09Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in a shrine, with golden crowns and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and pearl strands, raises one hand in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with gold necklaces set with multicoloured stones and a red gem pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a sparkling jeweled necklace. Red and green garlands hang at the lower edges, and a deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop beneath a gold-leaf arch. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-12-21 +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 copiesA photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copies