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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-draped crown encrusted with white stones and green and pink gems, a large gold-and-jewelled earring set, a jewelled necklace and a green silk garment, with yellow marigold garlands around the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with green and magenta patterns, a red garment, a gold necklace with gems and a kumkum mark on the forehead. A plain white draped backdrop fills the background. The murtis are statues, not people.

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Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures, a male and a female, adorned for worship. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and red-and-gold embroidered clothing, while the female figure wears a dark green sari with a jewelled headpiece, pearl-and-gem earrings and layered necklaces. Both have painted kohl eyes and red lips. A green parrot figure rests near the male figure's shoulder, and white and red flowers and green leaves garlands surround them. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2011-08-19Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23July 20 20102010-07-20Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a bright red satin drapery. The male figure wears a red turban with a pearl-and-jewel brooch, a lavender-blue garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and jewelled earrings, and holds a sceptre-like staff. The female figure wears a red and gold crown, a green embroidered sari with a pearl necklace and long pearl strands, a nose ring and red-painted lips, with white flower garlands draped over both figures. Red roses and foliage fill the lower frame. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-23Close photo of two copper-gold metal murti statues decorated with white jasmine garlands. The larger figure on the left wears a gold-bordered white and yellow cloth with a green and white striped border, a gold turban-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a pearl and red-bead necklace. Beside it, a smaller figure wears a crown with a floral finial, a red tilak, a green and orange sari with a gold border, and layered green and pearl necklaces. Both figures have red lips and dark painted eyes. The statues are murti depictions, not living people.2010-09-13Close view of two golden metal deity murti faces framed by a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown encrusted with green, red and white stones, a yellow rose tucked at the side, and ornate filigree earrings. The murti behind wears a green and orange turban with a rudraksha-style mala draped at the side. A green leafy garland and a small brass figure of a bird on a stand sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side and richly adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a black garment with orange-red silk below, a tall jewelled crown with a pale band, and a heavy silver-toned necklace; he holds a golden staff topped with a bird-like finial. The figure on the right wears a green silk sari with red and gold borders, a tall gem-studded crown with red flowers, and layered silver jewellery. Both are framed by white jasmine and red flower garlands, and a cloth-draped garland hangs on the right. The statues are the only figures shown; no living people are visible.Close view of two metallic deity murtis dressed for worship in front of gold-orange draped fabric. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown of red, green and white stones, large pearl-style earrings, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti behind wears a green and red headcloth and red lips, and holds a green-and-gold sceptre or weapon in a raised hand. The image is a photo of statues, not people.2011-12-31Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15