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A photograph of two metal deity murtis (utsava images) in a temple shrine before a gold-patterned curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left, a copper-toned deity murti, wears a red turban and red cloth, holds a golden trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum with a snake motif, and has a bejeweled white-and-green ornamental armlet. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gemstone necklace and a green leaf or flower in her hand. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and beaded ornaments. No physical people are visible.2013-06-05Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side in an ornate golden arch before a gold brocade backdrop. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak and red lips, holds a trident and a raised hand with a rudraksha-style mala and jewelled ornaments. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a green and gold sari, and layered gem-studded necklaces, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. Both are adorned with multicoloured gemstone jewellery and floral garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-06-02June 05 20132013-06-05Photograph of two bronze-coloured deity murti statues in a shrine niche before a red satin drape with a gold arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears an orange and white turban-style crown, pearl and beaded necklaces, and a blue garment with an orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, layered gold necklaces, earrings, and holds a kalasha-like vessel; both are garlanded with green leaves and white and red flower garlands. The scene is a temple setting with no visible physical people.2012-05-08 +2 copiesPhotograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06Photograph of two bronze deity murtis in a gold-framed shrine niche before a gold shimmering curtain. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak, holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff, and wears a jewelled necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a bangled arm. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings and layered gem-studded necklaces. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Ornate gold framing and a jewelled palm detail complete the scene.2013-05-31April 04 20132013-04-04June 07 20102010-06-07June 12 20132013-06-12Two copper-toned metal murti statues of deities stand side by side, adorned with elaborate jeweled ornaments, necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a white jeweled hand design, holding a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, a deep blue garment with gold waistband, and holds a golden staff. A yellow cloth backdrop frames the statues. These are statues, not people; no living person is visible.2011-01-28Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a deep red velvet backdrop with a golden arch edge at top right. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha beads, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue garment under an orange shawl, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue blouse, large red and green gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a kalasha-like object. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both figures. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30May 29 20132013-05-29