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Close photograph of two silver-finished deity murti figures in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a crescent-moon ornament above it, a red-and-white striped cloth draped over the shoulder, and a large round red and gold earring; it holds a small silver ritual object near its chest. The figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled headpiece, red lips, a pink silk garment and layered pearl necklaces. Stone wall behind.

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October 16 20072007-10-16October 16 20072007-10-16Two life-size metallic deity murtis stand side by side, adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a red-and-gold sash, a red velvet-looking garment with layered pearl necklaces, and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, multiple gold and pearl necklaces and large earrings. Both have polished golden faces with red lips. Their hands are raised in blessing and holding objects. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and roses, and a blue draped cloth. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum during a puja.2007-10-17Close-up of two silver-finished deity murti figures decked in jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears a red and gold patterned turban with a crescent moon ornament and holds a small golden staff with a bird-shaped finial. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with jewelled bands, a nose ring, large paisley earrings and layered jewelled necklaces over a pink garment. Red garlands sit at the lower right edge against a dark red velvet backdrop.2009-09-03October 16 20072007-10-16Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a green turban with a gold band and a green garment with silver beaded necklaces and a large beaded earring. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a red and white beaded headpiece, a nose ring, pearl necklaces and a pink garment. Both have painted eyes and red lips, and a golden hand gesture is visible in the foreground. +1 copiesJune 29 20072007-06-29Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti during Navaratri celebrations at Aadi Kailaasa, Bengaluru. The deity has a silver-toned face with red lips, a red bindi, a nose ornament and an ornate jewelled crown, and is dressed in a pink silk garment with silver embroidery. A green and red turban-style headpiece sits at the left, and fresh garlands of yellow, pink and white flowers hang at the right. A carved wooden or stone object with a wheel-shaped element is visible at lower left.2007-10-16Two silver-toned deity murtis or decorated statues are seated side by side against a deep maroon curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crest and crescent ornament, a green garment, and red lip paint, with one hand raised near the face. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a feather, a pink garment, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces, with a red nose ring and red lips. Both are adorned with jeweled earrings, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and ornate jewelry. These are statues, not physical people, and the scene shows a decorated deity arrangement.2009-09-03June 08 20102010-06-08October 17 20072007-10-17Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side, photographed close up. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban with a crown-like headdress, a deep maroon velvet garment and layered jeweled necklaces with green and red stones. The figure on the right has a red-and-gold crown, a gold silk sari with brocade border, a braid, and heavy silver-toned necklaces and bangles. The left figure holds a hand raised in a gesture, and a ceremonial lamp-like object is visible at the lower left. Both faces have red lips and forehead markings. The background is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25