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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti images in a temple setting against a dark maroon curtain. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with pearl strands, a jeweled brooch, a red-and-white jeweled forehead ornament, large gold earrings and red lips, and its hand rests near its chin. The right figure wears a black cap-like crown trimmed with pearls and red and green stones, with ornate jeweled earrings. White and purple flower garlands fill the lower right corner. No physical people are visible.

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June 03 20092009-06-03Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti faces adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban wrapped with a pearl necklace and a jewelled forehead ornament with a red stone; its red lips are painted. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown edged with jewelled bands and red stones, with long pendant earrings and a jewelled collar. Purple and white flower garlands fill the lower right corner against a dark draped backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-06-03June 03 20092009-06-03Close photograph of two gilded metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with pearl strands and a jewelled crown, and holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like finial. The figure on the right wears a black tall headdress with red and white jewelled bands, ornate earrings, and a jewelled gold collar over a brown garment. Both faces are polished gold with red lips and painted eyes. Bright multicolour jewelled embellishments cover their clothing, and white and purple flower garlands are visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded deity murti, both with polished golden faces, adorned with jeweled crowns, pearl strands and jeweled earrings. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a pearl garland, and the figure on the right wears a dark crown with pearl and red-stone ornaments. Purple and white flower garlands fill the lower right corner, set against a dark maroon drape. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-06-03June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity pair, gilded or bronze-coloured with polished faces. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl strand, and holds a raised hand with a long-stemmed sceptre-like object. The right figure wears a tall black headdress with jewelled bands and a golden-yellow garment. Both are heavily adorned with colourful gemstone-studded jewellery and necklaces, and white and magenta flower garlands hang at the right. A deep maroon velvet backdrop is behind them.2009-06-03 +1 copiesJune 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesClose photo of two golden metal murti statues decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crest, a jewelled earring, a blue garment and a jewelled necklace, and rests one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled bands, a nose ring, earrings and layered gem necklaces. Red drapery and yellow marigold garlands fill the background. Statues only, no living people are visible.2010-07-08Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis richly adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a pearl necklace and a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bejewelled armlet and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a black velvet crown trimmed with gold and red stones, with heavy jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring and layered necklaces. Behind them stand white and purple flower garlands and a dark red curtain. No living people are visible.2009-06-16 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two ornately decorated golden metal deity murti figures dressed in jewelled finery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a pearl-strung cord and a jewelled crown, a green-and-gold embroidered garment, and a heavy gold necklace with red and green stone inlay; one hand is raised near the face. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold trim and an orange-gold garment with crystal-studded necklaces. Both have large jewelled earrings. White and purple-pink flower garlands hang at the right edge against a dark red curtain.2009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up of two gilded deity murti statues with ornate jewelled crowns and earrings, one wearing a bright orange-red turban with pearl strands and a red forehead tilak, the other with a tall black crown-like headdress decorated with pearls and red stones. White and purple flower garlands drape the figures, with dark red draped cloth behind them.2009-06-03