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Close-up photograph of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in a purple and gold silk garment with a jewelled crown, black hair, and a red turban-like cloth draped behind. White and red flower garlands hang over the shoulders, with gemstone and silver ornaments on the neck and wrists. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a small ceremonial object. A red curtain and a gilded arch frame the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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Two gilded murti figures of deities stand side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a peacock feather, a red garment, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff with a serpent-topped finial. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a blue garment and elaborate multi-strand necklaces, and holds a green leaf or stem. Both have large jewelled earrings, red garlands drape over their shoulders, and their hands are adorned with jewelled patterns. This is a photograph of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2009-06-17March 20 20132013-03-20March 20 20132013-03-20June 18 20092009-06-18Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06June 17 20092009-06-17A photograph of two metal deity murti standing before a red curtain framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange wrap and crown, holds a trident and wears jewelled necklaces and a green-stone pendant. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with a red tassel, pearl and bead necklaces, and a brocade skirt; it holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A partially visible person in white dhoti stands at the lower left edge.2012-04-06A close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose view of two golden deity murti figures seated in a shrine before a red velvet curtain beneath an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban with a jewelled crown, red kumkum on the forehead, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered jewellery; a trident rests beside it. The figure on the right has dark hair with a white flower garland, a tiara, layered pearl necklaces and a pink garment. A small green parrot perches among the decorations, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers are visible at the lower right. No physical people are shown.2010-12-16A pair of gilded deity murtis stands before a red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver trident-like staff; the figure on the right has a tall black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The scene reads as a temple altar display of deity murtis.2011-08-02