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Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side in a temple shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold-leaf arch. The left figure wears an orange-and-red striped turban, ornate gold and jewelled shoulder pieces, and holds a trident; its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a jewelled golden crown with a red flower in the hair, a red-orange garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a staff-like ritual object. Both are draped with red rose garlands and green leaves.

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August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27November 02 20112011-11-02Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a shimmering golden-orange backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold chest adornment, and a red-orange cloth, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has dark hair decorated with white flower garlands, a jewelled headband, a red bindi and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small curved ritual object. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A large gold-embossed arch frames the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2011-10-13August 07 20102010-08-07October 20 20112011-10-20A photograph of two gilded murti statues in a temple setting, set against a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The figure on the left is a golden deity murti with an orange turban-like cloth, a silver trident held in one hand and a golden damaru-like object in the other, wearing a peacock-feather crown and rudraksha-style ornaments. Beside it stands a female deity murti with a jewelled golden crown, layered silver necklaces and a red-and-gold sari, holding a golden lotus-like object, both garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The statues are depictions and no living people are visible.2011-09-07Two ornate deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like pedestal within a gilded arched frame, with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and gold garment, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff and a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red bodice, a white and gold sari and heavy necklaces, and holds a staff. Yellow, red and purple flower garlands drape both figures and a golden shivalinga sits in front. Brass oil lamps flank the arch on both sides. These are statues, so no physical people are present.2010-10-11Close photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in front of a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red and gold embellished garments, a heavy jeweled necklace, a trident held upright, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a brocade sari, layered necklaces and earrings, and holds a hand raised in a blessing gesture. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers, and a golden arch frames them on the right. No living people are visible; these are statues, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-06October 01 20112011-10-01Close-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.2009-09-03Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side against a backdrop of red drapery and marigold and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban topped with a jeweled crown and a red-and-gold ornament, a yellow cloth draped over the body, a dark rudraksha mala, and a large silver-jeweled hand holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black hair bun with a jeweled band, a yellow garment, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a green parrot on its raised finger. The statues are adorned with flower garlands and jeweled ornaments. No living people are visible.2010-12-26