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A photograph of two metal deity murtis set in a shrine niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The left murti is a silver-toned figure with a golden crown topped by peacock feathers, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a trident and a damaru-like drum held in the raised hands, and a jewelled ornate necklace. The right murti is a female figure in a red-and-gold fan-shaped headdress, wearing a green sari with a jewelled crown, earrings and necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both wear yellow and red marigold garlands. No physical people are visible.

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Two gilded murti statues of deities are seated side by side against a magenta cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti-like cloth, a tall jewelled crown with a peacock-feather plume, silver necklaces, and holds a silver trident and a damaru drum. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled headdress with a red fan, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands and a white flower offering rests at the base. No living people are visible.2011-08-31Photo of a pair of silver-and-gold metal deity murti set in a niche against a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl, an elaborate gold crown with peacock feathers, a silver trident and a small drum-like instrument in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a red fan-shaped headdress with gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A green bird perches beside them.2011-08-31July 26 20132013-07-26Close view of two metal deity murti in a golden shrine arch with gold brocade backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, rudraksha-style beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, jewelled necklaces, earrings and a pink-purple sari with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Both are decorated with colourful gemstone ornaments and garlands. In the foreground are rows of brass lamp-like offerings. No people are visible.2013-05-29A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03October 22 20122012-10-22Two metal deity murtis seated side by side under an orange-gold draped canopy, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. The left murti holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace. The right murti wears a jewelled crown, red garment and multiple necklaces. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-26Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16A photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues seated side by side against a magenta silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban with a jeweled crown ornament, holds a golden trident and a small golden vessel, and has a multi-strand jeweled necklace. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a tall ornate jeweled crown, a green silk blouse with a silver-embroidered border, and a jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with marigold and green leaf garlands with red and purple flowers.2011-02-08A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple on a pink satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure, with a gold-and-red crown topped by a peacock feather, an orange sash, a red tilak on the forehead, and a long golden-bead chain, holds a staff in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, a green-and-red sari with a veil, and a gold nose ring and necklaces. Red and yellow garlands hang on both figures, and a small green bird perches near the right figure's hand.2011-08-29 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03