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Close view of a decorated deity murti at a temple, with two metallic faces wearing ornate crowns and jewelled headpieces against orange and gold drapery. The figure on the right has a gold veil, a red flower in the hair and nose ornament; the central figure wears an orange turban-style crown. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and rudraksha-like beads drape the murti. A trident and a gold ceremonial staff rest in front, with a jewelled hand-shaped ornament at lower left. No physical people are visible.

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Close view of two golden metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, both garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strings in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a silver trident and a golden hand-held staff, and has an orange shawl draped over its shoulder. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green embroidered garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a golden sceptre. Behind them are gold drapery and carved stone.2011-12-13November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti figures stand in a temple shrine decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and white flower strands. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and a trishul in one hand. The figure on the right wears a jeweled silver crown, red-orange garments, layered necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus-like object with a green parrot perched on it. Red velvet drapery frames the arch behind them.2010-12-28December 04 20112011-12-04A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.2008-12-31Two metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.2011-10-14December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29A photograph of two golden deity murtis, decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, set against a deep red drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, with a bejewelled gold necklace and a raised, ornamented hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy gold necklace and elaborate earrings. Brass or gold ritual vessels and oil lamps stand in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16Two large golden-faced murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an orange garment, holding a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange garment with silver jewellery, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Both are richly adorned with silver and gem-studded ornaments. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-12-27Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06