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Two silver-faced deity murti stand side by side, richly adorned with jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones and pearl-like beads. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold stripes and a crown-like ornament, holds a yellow flower in one hand and a gold-toned implement in the other. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled decoration, a green and red blouse and an orange-red skirt, with long strands of white garland. White jasmine garlands drape both figures against a backdrop of tree roots and trunks. The murti are not living persons.

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December 13 20072007-12-13Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand side by side against a painted backdrop of banyan tree trunks. The figure on the left has a silver face, a red and gold turban and a dark velvet garment heavily layered with jewelled necklaces and gold-toned ornaments. It holds a flower in one raised hand and a bell-like object in the other, with yellow marigold flowers placed at its hands. The figure on the right has a silver face, a black headdress with jewelled ornaments, a green and red sari and layered diamond-style necklaces and white jasmine garlands. No physical people are visible.2007-12-13October 19 20082008-10-19December 13 20072007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07July 20 20102010-07-20December 26 20082008-12-26Two silver-faced deity murti stand side by side against a backdrop of banyan-like tree roots. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold-striped border, a black garment richly studded with multicoloured gemstone and white stone jewellery, and holds a golden trident-like staff and yellow marigold flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and red silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces and white jasmine garlands. Both have silver faces and gold hands.2007-12-13Close view of two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine, set against dark red velvet drapery and a gold-carved arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a gold crown, a jewelled brow ornament and a pearl-strung chain, and raises one hand near the face in a gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, multicoloured jewelled necklaces and a jewelled earring. Both are adorned with red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands and red rose garlands.2009-12-21Two gilded murti statues seated side by side in a temple shrine against a red sparkling curtain framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jeweled ornamental mala, holds a ceremonial staff topped with a serpent-like finial, and raises a hand with jeweled design. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and a layered necklace. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands and green leaves.2011-08-02Two gold-coloured deity murtis stand together under palm fronds in a temple setting. The figure on the left has a tall gold crown, an orange and red turban-like headdress, a jewelled gold necklace with layered pendants, and an orange silk dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a white silk sari with gold borders, gold jewellery including a choker and earrings, and a flower-decorated black hairstyle. Both are draped in long garlands of white jasmine flowers with red blooms. Pictured as a photograph of the statues.2007-05-28