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Close view of two gilded metal deity murti standing in a shrine decorated with red and gold fabric. The figure on the left wears a deep red turban with a jeweled ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-shaped damaru, with a snake-like form visible at the top of the tool. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and red garments, holding a staff and a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and jeweled armbands. A gold canopy and blue drapery sit behind them, with a white ceiling above.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop with a gilded arch. The left figure, a male deity form, has a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident held in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments; the right figure wears a red sari, a jewelled crown and a red-and-white floral garland. Both are adorned with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is physically present.2011-07-26Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated against a gold satin backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a large jewelled necklace, red garlands and holds a silver trident. The right figure wears a jewelled crown and a heavy white-and-gold necklace with red and white garlands, holding a silver staff. A small green parrot perches between them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-12 +1 copiesTwo copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13September 19 20112011-09-19April 08 20132013-04-08Close view of a deity murti pair on an orange and gold draped backdrop. The left figure, a metal murti with a red turban and rudraksha malas, holds a trident and a silver hand gesture; the right figure wears a red sari, a jeweled crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Both figures are adorned with rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and ornate earrings. No living people are visible; this is a shrine image, not a person.2011-07-26June 13 20132013-06-13Close view of two metal murti figures of a deity pair in a temple shrine. The left figure, golden-bronze, wears a red turban with a blue beaded necklace and holds a silver trident; its hand is covered by a jeweled glove decorated with green and red stones. The right figure, in a red sari with a tiered jeweled crown, holds a silver ritual implement and wears a rudraksha mala. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses, set against an orange-and-gold draped backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-07-26March 13 20132013-03-13July 14 20132013-07-14Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31