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Close view of silver-faced deity murti in a Navaratri festival setting, decked in jeweled silver-and-gold ornaments. The central figure wears a tall black crown with gold and silver tiara pieces, large paisley-shaped silver earrings, and layered jeweled necklaces over an orange garment. Beside it, another murti in green and orange headwear holds a silver staff with a carved bird-like finish, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at right against a dark blue cloth and gilded arch.

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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, a pale gold face with red lips, a raised hand near the chin, and a blue garment with a jewelled collar. The figure on the right has a gold face with a nose ring, a dark elaborate headdress with pearl and jewel decorations, and a layered jewelled necklace. Red drapery forms the background and fresh flower garlands appear at the edges. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-08Two silver-faced deity murtis stand together against a deep blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a green and orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces, and raises a hand holding a trident-like silver staff. The female figure wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, elaborate silver necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small silver object. Garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers frame the right edge, and silver lamps or offerings appear at the bottom.2008-10-03July 07 20092009-07-07November 24 20112011-11-24Two gilded metal murti statues of deities are the main subject, set against a glowing orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, blue and green enamel, a large nose ring, heavy gold earrings and a jeweled necklace, with green leaves and yellow marigold garlands below. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban edged in green and holds a small green parrot on a raised silver hand. Festoons of yellow flowers and green foliage frame the lower edge. No living people are visible.2011-11-13Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti figures adorned for worship. The foreground figure wears a jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red rose in the hair, a green sari-like garment, and a nose ring with pearl-and-gem earrings. Behind it, another murti wears an orange and red turban-like headpiece. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves drape the figures, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind them. A small green parrot figure sits on a gold staff in the lower left. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis stand side by side against shimmering orange and gold draped cloth. The right murti wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold necklace and a red-and-gold garment, draped with garlands of red and yellow roses and green leaves. The left murti wears an orange turban-style headdress with a jeweled ornament and a red tilak, holding a small green parrot on one raised hand. Peacock-feather decorations appear at the top left. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-10-14April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of Krishna and Arjuna decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, pearl strands, a jewelled brooch, and ornate beaded collar, and holds a small ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, pearl chains, red-flowered earrings, and a pink and green embroidered garment. Orange shimmering drapes form the backdrop, with red, orange and pink roses and green leaves placed around the statues.2011-09-25October 13 20112011-10-13