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Photograph of two gilded utsava murti deity figures seated side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with a cobra hood, carries a long trident and has a red shawl with a green border; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings and holds a small ritual object. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments and draped in red silk over a blue cloth on a stone platform. No physical people are visible.

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December 23 20092009-12-23September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesOctober 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.2010-09-11A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07August 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat within a frame of yellow and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment, layered silver necklaces and a holding a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari, silver necklaces and earrings and holds a flower-tipped staff. Both hold ceremonial objects and sit above a golden lotus-like pedestal. No physical people are visible.2010-07-27Close view of two large golden deity murti statues on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a red garment, jewelled gold necklaces and paisley earrings, and holds a trident in one hand, with a yellow and purple flower garland at its side. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari and a jewelled crown-like headdress with layered gold and gem necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated. Garlands of marigold and leaves frame the lower edge of the image.2009-08-17November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side in a golden arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold trident-shaped ornament, an ornate gold necklace and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and holds a gold staff with a tasselled head. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a jewelled gold necklace and garlands, and raises one hand in blessing. Both are seated on a blue satin draped platform. In the foreground stands a brass multi-tiered oil lamp with burning wicks. These are statues, not living people.2010-01-01September 18 20112011-09-18Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-11-03