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Photo of a pair of silver-and-gold metal deity murti set in a niche against a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl, an elaborate gold crown with peacock feathers, a silver trident and a small drum-like instrument in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a red fan-shaped headdress with gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A green bird perches beside them.

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August 31 20112011-08-31Two golden metal murti statues sit side by side against a pink draped curtain within an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange and red turban, rudraksha mala, white floral necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the right figure wears a gold conical crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces, large earrings, and an orange garment. Both are adorned with yellow and red garlands and have red tilak markings. A small green parrot perches on a staff near the right figure. The scene is a deity murti display, not living people.2013-07-02July 03 20132013-07-03July 26 20132013-07-26Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta silk backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chest ornament, holding a trident and a small ceremonial implement in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, green silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves.2011-02-08A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side against a bright pink draped cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a gold crest, a rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with pink gems, a red-orange sari, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and a small green parrot perched on a silver stand in front. Both have polished silver faces with red lips and dark eyes. These are statues, not living people.2013-05-12Two metallic deity murtis seated against a bright green cloth backdrop within an ornate arched frame. The figure on the left, in a red turban with a silver tilak, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing; he wears a rudraksha mala, layered silver necklaces and an orange-red garment. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered silver jewellery and a red-pink sari, and holds a small lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with red roses and white and yellow flowers. The statues are image forms, not living people.2013-04-08April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesMarch 13 20132013-03-13June 28 20132013-06-28Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03July 12 20132013-07-12