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Close 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.

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December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose 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.2009-10-17A gilded deity murti seated in an ornate golden arch against a deep maroon drape. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a trident in one raised hand, and layered garlands with jewelled necklaces. Beside him a female deity murti in a gold crown and jewelled earrings holds a lotus-like object and wears matching garlands. Both wear marigold and rose garlands. A golden kalasha and oil lamps sit in front, with a pot-shaped vessel at the base. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close view of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated altar against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a gold crown-like headdress, a trident-like staff raised in one hand and heavy jewelled necklaces with red gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings and layered beaded necklaces, with a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms draped down the side. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05November 07 20102010-11-07A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05Two 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.2009-10-17November 05 20102010-11-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesAugust 02 20172017-08-02November 05 20102010-11-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copies