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Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.

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A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled gauntlet-style hand covering, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right has long dark hair under an ornate crown, wears an orange garment with gold trim, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on the raised hand. Both murtis are dressed in saffron-orange cloth and heavy silver and gold ornaments.2010-12-27Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Two gilded deity murti figures seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown above, a white beaded necklace over green clothing, and holds a small ceremonial object; a trident-like emblem is at the far left. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with silver embellishments, a gold and jewel necklace, a yellow and red garment, and wears large jeweled earrings. Both are garlanded with red roses and white flowers, and a floral garland hangs across the right figure.2014-09-04Close-up photograph of two deity murti figures seated side by side and dressed in orange garments, framed by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces with ornate silver-white embellishments on the arms and hands. The figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple gold and bead necklaces and a green parrot-like bird perched on a raised hand. Both faces are gold-toned with red lips and red bindi marks. The background is dense with flower garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27October 14 20112011-10-14Golden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.2013-01-17December 31 20102010-12-31October 14 20112011-10-14Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.2008-03-22