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A close view of a gilded deity murti on an ornately decorated palanquin or procession platform. The central figure, a gold-faced male murti, wears a brown turban with a peacock-feather fan, a jeweled paisley crest, layered gold necklaces and a beaded jewelled collar studded with red and green stones. Beside it, a smaller gold-faced female murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red flower in her hair, a nose ring and white jasmine garlands over a colourful sari. Red and gold draped cloth, a mirror-work backdrop with blue and gold embellishments, and a golden staff or mace stand at the sides, with garlands of red and yellow flowers adorning the figures.

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MAy 17 20212021-05-17September 25 20112011-09-25Two golden deity murti (metal idols) decorated for worship, set against an orange satin backdrop and banked with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crest, a pearl-and-gem ornament, a large rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gem necklaces and a garland, holding a golden staff. Brass puja vessels sit in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30Close view of a Hindu deity murti pair in a temple setting. The left figure, golden-faced, wears a tall jeweled crown with a peacock feather, a saffron-brown turban cloth, a teal-blue garment with ornate silver-and-gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure, golden-faced, wears a black head covering with jeweled ornaments, a red and gold embroidered garment and pearl necklaces. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and green leaves and a gilded arch frame.2009-06-09A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a golden crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded collar. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, large jeweled earrings, a white and gold necklace, and a yellow and red flower garland, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Statues only, no physical people present.2016-09-11November 24 20112011-11-24Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine niche, shown in close-up. The figure on the left wears a deep red-brown turban with a golden ornament and a long rudraksha-style necklace, holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a purple and green silk sari, and a red flower in the hair. Both are draped with white and red garlands, and a gold-and-red cloth with ornate border work hangs above them. Gold kalasha-like vessels and a green leaf sit in the foreground with pink and red flowers at the lower right.2021-05-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship, standing before a bright red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a red and gold turban with a peacock feather, a jewelled tilak, a white flower-and-stone necklace, a green and gold embroidered armlet, and holds a small curved cobra-topped staff in one hand; a green parrot perches on the other hand. Beside it stands a second gilded figure with a black braided hairstyle, a jewelled headpiece, gold necklaces, and a grey and green sari, both garlanded with red and white flowers. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-10-05A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a shrine, framed by deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold ceremonial necklace; one raised hand holds a gold trident-like staff and the other hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long garland of red and yellow flowers hanging at the right edge. Both statues have gold-painted faces with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22September 24 20112011-09-24Two large metal deity murtis stand side by side in a gilded shrine framed by gold-shot yellow drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red-and-white tilak, rich jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in a jewelled hand. The figure on the right wears a tall, jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a multi-strand gem necklace and a golden blouse, and holds a lotus-stem staff. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments and a small serpent motif sits near the right figure's shoulder. No living people are visible.2013-05-30