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Close view of two golden metal deity murti on a procession vehicle, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands and yellow marigolds. The left figure wears a golden-yellow and white cloth wrapped over the head, a red tilak on the forehead, and a red-and-gold blouse with embroidery; the right figure wears a gold crown with green and red stones, gold necklaces and a jewelled ornament. Ornate gold curved fittings and a small ritual object appear at left, with a green-foliage bundle at right. No physical people are visible.

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October 09 20062006-10-09Close-up of a gilded metal processional deity murti on a ratha, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flowers, and a red silk garment with gold trim and jewelled ornaments. The murti holds a small hand drum (damaru) raised in one hand and a lotus-shaped object in the other, with an abhaya-style hand gesture. Behind it is dry open ground with palm trees on the horizon. No physical people are visible in the frame.2006-10-09October 10 20062006-10-10Golden murti of a deity couple adorned for a procession, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a cream-and-gold turban, white cloth, a gold collar and a white beaded pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a tiara, red silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, large silver earrings, and holds a trident-like staff. Red drapery and carved pillars with palm fronds behind them. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2006-10-09Two 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.2014-09-04Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair, seated before a bright yellow cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon and a jewelled ornament, holds a green parrot and a golden staff, and has red lips and large earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with white beaded fringe, a red garment and a nose ring, and is draped in white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. Both are heavily adorned with layered gold necklaces, bangles and green leaf garlands. No physical people are visible; these are statues, described as deity murti.2012-05-13 +1 copiesDecember 21 20102010-12-21Close view of two gilded metal processional figures on a temple chariot canopy, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold turban, a red bindi, pearl-bordered gold garment and holds a small ornate ritual object topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown and has a serene face. Dry scrubland and a clear sky appear behind. The figures are statues, not living people.2006-10-09May 12 20132013-05-12Close 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.2010-12-28Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17Photograph 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.2011-12-05