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Close-up of a deity murti on a festival ratha, shown in ornate gold metalwork with a tall gold crown and a red cloth draped over the figure. Yellow and white flower garlands hang across the shoulders, and a golden trident-like staff rises beside the head. A second gold-crowned figure stands to the right against a dark background with gilded carved panels above.

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Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25November 06 20112011-11-06December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02July 07 20092009-07-07October 13 20112011-10-13Two 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.2008-12-26Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17April 21 20112011-04-21 +1 copiesTwo gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured striped turban in red, white and blue, a silver-toned trident is raised in one hand, and a tall adorned crown and rudraksha-style necklaces appear on both figures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with a tall ornament, layered silver jewellery and a red-and-gold garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a row of gold oil lamps or decorative lamps sits in front. These are statues, not physical people.2008-10-02