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Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side before a red sparkly curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange sash and heavy beaded gold necklaces, and holds a small green-tipped staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, long white and purple flower garlands, and multi-strand beaded necklaces. Gold arches frame the top and a jewelled hand appears at the lower left.

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July 08 20102010-07-08October 07 20112011-10-07Photograph of two golden deity murtis seated before a gold-embroidered orange curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and blue turban, a red-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holds a trident-like staff and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a dark headdress decorated with small jewels, a turquoise-and-gold blouse and a jewelled necklace. Both wear red garlands of roses and green leaves, and kumkum marks are visible on their foreheads. No physical people are visible.2011-08-14Two gilded processional murti figures stand side by side before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crest, a white pearl strand, and layered gold necklaces; a green leaf and a yellow-gold ceremonial object are held in its hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with a fan-like halo, a gold-and-red robe, multiple garlands of red flowers and green leaves, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery. Both have large painted eyes and gilded faces, and the figure on the right has a gold nose ring and gold earrings. These are idols, not physical people, and no identity is claimed for them.2012-05-12Two gilded deity murtis (statues) are shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jeweled teal-and-gold chest covering, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with gold border, layered gem necklaces and holds a tall trident. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-10-09October 09 20102010-10-09 +2 copiesDecember 13 20092009-12-13Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavily embellished crystal-studded garment, and holds a golden ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold nose ring, and a purple and orange silk sari with layered gem necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang at the right edge.2010-09-15Close-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.2010-09-15A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a red turban and a trident held in a raised hand, the other in a blue sari with a conical jeweled crown, both adorned with layered ornate necklaces, earrings and garlands, set before a fiery orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-03-23Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08