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Close view of two silver-toned metal deity murtis, each with a richly jeweled crown, decorated with red, green and multicolored stones. The figure on the left wears an orange and green turban-like headdress and red-lipped, bindi-marked features, with a red garland and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right holds a trident-like staff and wears red garlands and ornate silver jewelry.

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Close photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues, a male deity figure and a female figure, shown with polished silver-gold faces. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet bodice heavily studded with jewels, and holds a golden staff with a finial. The female figure wears a crimson and orange silk sari with gold border, a jewelled headpiece, and layered gem-set necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, with a yellow flower garland at the right edge and a golden backdrop behind them.2009-06-28Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14Close-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.2010-09-15April 09 20132013-04-09Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, a pale gold face with red lips, a raised hand near the chin, and a blue garment with a jewelled collar. The figure on the right has a gold face with a nose ring, a dark elaborate headdress with pearl and jewel decorations, and a layered jewelled necklace. Red drapery forms the background and fresh flower garlands appear at the edges. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-08Close 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.2013-06-13August 21 20112011-08-21December 28 20112011-12-28Close view of two golden metal deity murti faces framed by a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown encrusted with green, red and white stones, a yellow rose tucked at the side, and ornate filigree earrings. The murti behind wears a green and orange turban with a rudraksha-style mala draped at the side. A green leafy garland and a small brass figure of a bird on a stand sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Two 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 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 copies