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Close view of two gold-plated deity murti figures against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised blessing gesture, and is decked with pearl and gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and large gold earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a red and white garland, jeweled necklaces and earrings, and holds a ritual object. A brass kalasha-like vessel is visible in the lower right foreground. No living people are visible.

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July 05 20112011-07-05March 25 20132013-03-25A photograph of a shrine image of a deity couple. The male figure wears a red turban, a brown beaded neck garland and jeweled ornaments and holds a trident and a snake-like staff, with a tilak on the forehead. The female figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a pink and red sari with gold border, a jeweled necklace and red lips. Both are golden murti statues with bright jewel-encrusted adornments; no living people are visible.2013-05-31May 29 20132013-05-29Two golden metal deity murtis stand in an ornate gilded shrine against a dark green curtain patterned with gold motifs. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban and a gold crown, with a trident and a snake-topped staff in the raised hands, a gold abhaya-style hand raised, and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace with a large silver-and-gold ornamental necklace over an orange garment. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered jeweled necklaces, and an orange-red sari, with white flower garlands draped across both figures. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2013-05-03April 13 20132013-04-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, one with a red turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a trident, and the other wearing a jewelled crown and red-and-gold garments, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands against a golden backdrop. Decorative ornaments and jewelled hands surround the figures, with a small pedestal of offerings below. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06March 17 20132013-03-17September 24 20112011-09-24Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-20September 30 20112011-09-30A photograph of a gilded shrine niche with two metal murti figures of deities, seated side by side against an orange and gold shimmering cloth backdrop framed by ornate brass arch work. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a large trident-like staff and a red-and-gold garment with heavy beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green garment, and a long white and purple flower garland, with a pearl-style necklace and a conch-like hand object. Marigold and white garlands drape both figures, and a silver tray with offerings sits in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-25 +1 copies