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A photograph of two ornate metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a gold-framed arch with a silver patterned fabric backdrop. The statue on the left has a gold face, a white and gold headdress with red and white jewelled ornaments, and a jewelled necklace; it wears garlands of red carnations and white flowers. The statue on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and holds a trident-like staff and a small ornamental vessel, also draped in red and white garlands. Brass lamps and flower arrangements appear in the background. No living people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with two large metal deity murtis standing before a gold-framed arched throne with a white cloth backdrop. Both figures wear heavy garlands of red and white flowers and ornate jewelry; the figure on the left holds a trident and wears a white fan-shaped crown, while the figure on the right wears a silver crown and holds a lotus-like object. Green banana leaves, pink and yellow flowers, and small offering papers sit at the base. Smaller gold-framed shrines with garlanded idols appear at the upper left and right, and a small figure stands at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2011-04-20December 10 20072007-12-10Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a deep red draped backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red garment, and a crescent-moon ornament on the crown, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled, tiered crown, a jewelled necklace and earrings, and a garland of red roses and white flowers over an orange and gold garment. A golden trident-like staff with jewelled decoration stands at the left edge. The statues are adorned with sparkling stones and colourful beadwork.2010-06-08Two metal utsava murtis stand side by side on a red-draped platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall white conical crown, a white floral necklace with a central medallion, layered beaded necklaces, and a striped green-and-red dhoti. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a red-orange sari. An orange cloth hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-11Two gilded statues seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform, framed by dense arches of red roses, white jasmine-style garlands and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-green turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a purple-maroon sari with orange border, a white and jewelled necklace, a crown-like headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind them. These are deity murti figures, not physical people.2013-04-14September 24 20112011-09-24Photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a blue silk-draped platform before an ornate gold arched backdrop with orange cloth. The murti on the left wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti, a red and silver necklace, garlands of white flowers with red roses, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The murti on the right wears a jewelled headdress, a green and red sari with gold border, a long braid and white jasmine garlands with red flowers. Both are decorated with flower garlands and ornaments, and purple cloth lies at their base.2009-05-22October 13 20112011-10-13Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a gilded temple archway with a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold necklace and red-and-white bead garlands, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, silver necklace, a green cloth at the chest and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Both have red tilaka marks on the forehead and ornate earrings. The deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments in a temple setting.2008-11-11November 24 20112011-11-24March 10 20132013-03-10Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13