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Close-up of two golden metal murti statues decorated for worship, dressed with garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and holds a gold trident-like ritual staff with a serpent motif in its raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown with gold ornaments, red lips and gold jewelry. Ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles adorn both, and the scene is set against a stone temple wall.

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December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand in a temple shrine, adorned with dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a sparkling jewelled necklace and large earrings, and raises its right hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, jewelled earrings and layered necklaces on an orange-gold garment, and holds a ceremonial object. A brass trident-like ritual implement with a serpent motif stands at the left edge.2007-12-10June 03 20092009-06-03March 10 20132013-03-10Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated palanquin or ratha, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather, a cream and gold embroidered garment, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red flower garland, heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. A bronze cobra-hooded staff stands at the left edge, and a golden arch frames the top. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-12-26A photograph of two decorated metal deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a navy blue embroidered garment with a large jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture adorned with silver ornamentation. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and orange garment with a heavy jewelled necklace, and holds one hand near the chest. Both are garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands and stand against a grey stone wall.2007-12-23December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesPhotograph of two golden metal murti figures of deities shown close-up under a canopy of dried palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a tall silver-and-gold headpiece, a red kumkum dot on the forehead, and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, gold jewelled ornaments, and a pearl necklace. White and red flower garlands drape across both figures. A gold trident-like ornament is visible at the right edge.2007-05-28December 10 20072007-12-10Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26