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Two gilded metal deity murti figures in a temple setting, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The figure on the left has a red turban, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a tilak on the forehead, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a ornate staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange silk sari with gold border, heavy diamond-style necklaces, a tall dark headdress with pearl strands, and holds a ceremonial staff. The background is dark. These are statues, not physical people.

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July 08 20102010-07-08September 19 20112011-09-19Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28Two golden metal statues stand in a niche against an orange wall, lit by warm sunlight. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, and yellow marigold garlands. It holds a raised staff topped with a cobra-headed finial and a hand gesture near the chest. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crown, and holds a small object near the face. Both are statues rather than living people.2011-11-18Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a yellow cloth backdrop, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled necklace and a white ornamented arm, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment with a jewelled belt and layered necklaces, and holds a sceptre topped with a green parrot. Both are adorned with pearl and gemstone jewellery. A gold standard stands at the right edge.2011-01-28Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side against a dark backdrop, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a gold ceremonial object in raised hands. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a crown, jeweled earrings, a red flower, and an orange-and-gold sari-style garment with heavy ornate necklaces. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's shoulder. No physical people are visible.2011-09-10Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, with a raised palm gesture; it is adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings and a garland of white flowers, and holds a green parrot on a stand. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. The setting resembles a temple shrine or altar with alankaram decoration.2013-05-10Close-up photograph of two deity murti figures seated side by side and dressed in orange garments, framed by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces with ornate silver-white embellishments on the arms and hands. The figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple gold and bead necklaces and a green parrot-like bird perched on a raised hand. Both faces are gold-toned with red lips and red bindi marks. The background is dense with flower garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27Two gilded deity murti stand side by side on a stage before a red and blue backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, with a trident in one raised hand and a lamp-like object in another. Heavy ornate jewellery, pearl and gem necklaces, and a rudraksha mala are visible. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, earrings, layered gem necklaces and a purple and gold sari.2012-10-17Two golden metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side under a golden arched niche with red drapery behind them. The left figure wears a red turban and red garments, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The right figure wears a tall crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a red-and-gold sari. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the lower right, a golden tray holds an orange offering and green leaves, with a brass lamp at the edge. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-30Two metal murti of Shiva and Parvati are dressed and garlanded before a yellow backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange turban and a silver trident is held near it, with a cobra motif visible on its raised arm. The right figure wears a pointed jeweled crown and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a small green parrot on a staff. Garlands of red roses, marigolds and white flowers drape both figures.2013-04-09November 11 20112011-11-11