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A photograph of golden metal murti figures, not living people, seated under an open sky before a carved wooden shrine. The larger figure, a four-armed deity in saffron-orange draped cloth, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and makes a mudra with another; he wears a tall crown and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers. Beside him a smaller seated golden figure in a green garment and a crown holds a ritual object, also garlanded. In the foreground are brass vessels with yellow marigolds, pink flowers and leaves around coconuts wrapped in fibre, typical of puja offerings. Behind, a framed portrait labelled with no legible name is decorated with orange marigold garlands, and a carved stone lion sits on the shrine base.

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A photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated on a wooden shrine outdoors on a hillside with rocks and grass behind. The larger statue, with a tall ornate crown and orange-saffron robe, raises one hand in blessing and holds a lotus-like object. The smaller figure beside it wears a teal skirt and holds a staff-like object. Both are draped in white jasmine and red flower garlands. In the foreground stand a silver kalasha-like vessel and a coconut wrapped in yellow and pink flowers, with mango leaves. A carved wooden chariot-style canopy with a mythical bird-lion figure stands behind them. No physical people are visible.2008-11-11Two gilded metal murti statues sit outdoors on a striped woven mat in a rocky, grassy setting. The taller figure, a deity murti with four arms and a tall crown, wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a long gold necklace with a white and red flower garland. The companion figure wears a green blouse, red saree border and gold jewellery, with a white and red garland. Brass pots with coconuts and yellow flowers in wire cages stand in front, along with a silver kalasha, a flower plate and a carved wooden peetha behind. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Two golden metal murti statues sit side by side on a striped pink, green and blue cloth outdoors, with rocky ground and grass behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, a tall crown, a gold necklace and a white and red flower garland, holds a staff-like object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a green skirt, a red shawl, a crown, layered jewellery and a similar garland, with one hand raised. A small metal vessel with flowers sits in front of them, and a carved wooden stand with a lion sculpture stands at right. The scene appears to be a shrine setting with deity murtis, not living people.2008-11-11Two gold-coloured deity murtis stand together under palm fronds in a temple setting. The figure on the left has a tall gold crown, an orange and red turban-like headdress, a jewelled gold necklace with layered pendants, and an orange silk dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a white silk sari with gold borders, gold jewellery including a choker and earrings, and a flower-decorated black hairstyle. Both are draped in long garlands of white jasmine flowers with red blooms. Pictured as a photograph of the statues.2007-05-28May 12 20132013-05-12Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated side by side on a silver-gilt throne, decorated for worship. The male figure wears an orange and red turban, an orange silk dhoti with gold zari border, and a red shawl over a jewelled chest, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a white silk sari with gold border, a high chignon adorned with white flowers, and a chain of gold coins; her hands are folded at the chest. Both are draped in long garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, with dried palm fronds behind them in an indoor temple setting.2007-05-28December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesOctober 20 20062006-10-20Outdoor photograph of two gilded metal murti statues seated on a striped multicolored cloth at a temple-like shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange garment, holds ritual objects in multiple hands and has a tall crown; the figure on the right wears a green and red sari with gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with white and red flower malas. In front are a silver bowl of yellow flowers and green leaves, a small silver pot, and two decorated coconut-topped kalasha vessels wrapped in netting. Behind them stand a carved wooden peetha with a lion figure, a red and orange garlanded backdrop, and rocky hillside vegetation. No living people are visible.2008-11-11 +1 copiesClose photograph of golden metal murti figures seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a hand raised in blessing mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, gold earrings and a layered gold necklace, with red garlands across its chest. A gold-toned ornamental arch rises behind them against a deep red drape. On the left, a white-clad seated figure holds a garland, partially visible. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues in a shrine-like setting with flower garlands and gold ornaments.2013-05-12October 23 20062006-10-23A photograph of a golden metal deity murti pair seated on a gilded pedestal inside a shrine, framed by palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, orange silk dhoti, jewelled armbands and bangles, and holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a small emblem. The figure on the right wears a white sari with a gold border, a flower garland, and jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised. Both are draped in white and orange flower garlands with marigold strands.2007-05-28