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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting, with a dark maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate golden arch. The murti wears an orange and green turban-style headdress with a jeweled ornament, a tall golden crown, and ruby-set earrings. Its hand is raised near the face in a gesture, and a golden trident and a golden serpent-hood element are visible at left. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers drape over the shoulder on the right. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of two gold-plated murti figures in a temple setting, decorated with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled ornament and raises one hand to the chin; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and red-lipped gold face with pink earrings. A gold trident and a gold cobra hood appear at the left edge, set against dark red drapery and an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; these are statues and deity murti.2009-10-17June 03 20092009-06-03November 24 20112011-11-24Close view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jeweled brooch, large jeweled earrings, and a heavy jeweled necklace, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold-toned attire with jeweled earrings and layered necklaces. Both have red painted lips. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers hang at the right and left edges, and a deep maroon velvet drape forms the background. A gilded arch frames the top left.2009-10-17October 13 20112011-10-13Two gold-plated deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large paisley earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, paisley earrings and a jewelled necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Flower garlands of red and yellow blossoms frame the right edge, and part of a trident-like object appears at the left. The murtis are the only figures shown; no physical people are visible.2009-10-17Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis, Soma Sundareshwara and his consort, dressed in saffron and orange silks with elaborate jewelled crowns and kirītas. The left figure wears an orange turban-style headdress with a pearl necklace and holds a gold staff with a pink flower; the right figure wears an orange garment, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and set before a green curtain with gold floral motifs under an ornate gold arch. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.2012-05-09December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesJune 29 20092009-06-29June 29 20092009-06-29Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26