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Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a golden throne-like backdrop with a red draped cloth behind. The left figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a dense jewelled necklace, dangling earrings, and holds a staff and a trident-like object; garlands of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine drape its shoulders. The right figure has a jewelled crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and similar floral garlands in yellow, red and white. The golden structure behind them resembles a peetha or ornate throne. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.

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October 15 20122012-10-15A 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.2011-11-06Ceremonial stage scene with two large deity murti standing in front of a golden throne draped with garlands. The left murti wears an orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a purple and gold dhoti with a garland of white and red flowers. The right murti wears a silver crown, silver jewelry and a gold and purple sari with a red and white garland. Behind them a seated figure in orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark sits on the golden peetha/throne decorated with multicolored flower garlands. Red drapery and a painted goddess figure appear at the left.2012-10-15Two gilded statues seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform, framed by dense arches of red roses, white jasmine-style garlands and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-green turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a purple-maroon sari with orange border, a white and jewelled necklace, a crown-like headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind them. These are deity murti figures, not physical people.2013-04-14December 10 20072007-12-10Two deity murtis stand on a stage draped with red cloth, both wearing ornate jewelled crowns, garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, and heavy embellished necklaces. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban and a long striped skirt, holding a staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a gold and green pleated garment and holds a pink flower. Behind them stands a larger seated deity murti in gold sari-style dress with a large pink lotus base, an elephant-shaped decoration, and a backdrop of floral garlands. Lights and stage equipment are at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2012-10-18Close view of a deity murti pair on an orange and gold draped backdrop. The left figure, a metal murti with a red turban and rudraksha malas, holds a trident and a silver hand gesture; the right figure wears a red sari, a jeweled crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Both figures are adorned with rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and ornate earrings. No living people are visible; this is a shrine image, not a person.2011-07-26November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.2013-04-21Two gilded metal deity murtis stand before a gold-trimmed throne with carved lion heads and a maroon backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace, and a purple and gold dhoti-like garment, with flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The smaller figure beside it wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and an orange-yellow cloth, also garlanded in red and white flowers.2012-10-15September 03 20142014-09-03