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Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated with jewelled crowns, sparkling gem-studded ornaments, earrings and necklaces, set within an ornate gold-embossed arch against a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The figure on the left holds a staff with a wheel-shaped finial, and a crescent moon ornament sits on the left crown. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, set against dark burgundy drapery under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a red gem and a crescent moon ornament and holds a hand near its face; the figure on the right wears a high jewelled crown with a trident-shaped backpiece and a bejewelled necklace of pearls and stones. Both are statues, not people, and no one is physically present.2009-06-13June 13 20092009-06-13June 13 20092009-06-13Two golden murti statues of deities stand side by side, richly adorned with jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces set with coloured stones. The figure on the left holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture and wears a tall ornate crown with a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right holds a ceremonial staff-like object and wears a matching crown and dense jewelled garments. Behind them hang deep red velvet curtains and an arched gilded frame, set against carved stone pillars of a temple hall.2009-06-13Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned for worship, set against a deep red velvet drape. The murti on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak, large jewelled earrings and a heavy necklace of pearls and multicoloured gemstones over red fabric. The murti on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red bindi, a nose ring and a dense layered necklace set with green, red and blue stones. A golden ornamental staff or instrument with a gilded peacock-feather style backdrop rests between them. Both faces have painted eyes and red lips.2010-07-13Two 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.2010-11-05Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a deep red-brown turban with a gold crown ornament and jeweled pendant, a gold pendant necklace, and a green-tinged sash; it holds a golden staff. The right figure wears a tall gold conical crown, a green sari-style garment, a jeweled necklace and large paisley-shaped earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Figures are statues, not living people.2017-08-02Close view of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated altar against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a gold crown-like headdress, a trident-like staff raised in one hand and heavy jewelled necklaces with red gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings and layered beaded necklaces, with a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms draped down the side. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05Two gold-plated deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large paisley earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, paisley earrings and a jewelled necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Flower garlands of red and yellow blossoms frame the right edge, and part of a trident-like object appears at the left. The murtis are the only figures shown; no physical people are visible.2009-10-17June 13 20092009-06-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05