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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a procession vehicle beneath a red canopy. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and has a red headband, rhinestone-studded crown and a cream and gold dhoti with a pink lower cloth. The figure on the right wears a crown, a maroon blouse and a red patterned skirt, and holds a small object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. A large gilded carved vehicle element, possibly a bull or ornamental animal, fills the right edge of the frame against a partly cloudy sky.

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July 20 20102010-07-20Two large gilded murti statues of a deity couple stand side by side in a temple pavilion before a dark red velvet drape. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered jewelled necklaces, a white shawl and a holds a golden trident, and a cobra-topped staff rises at his left side. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, an ornate crown with a halo-like arch, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. Carved stone columns and brackets frame the scene, with greenery visible through an opening at right.2008-01-18June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin on a street. Two seated deity murtis, one holding a trident, are dressed in pink and gold silk and draped with marigold and red flower garlands. Golden carved pillars with lion-like figures frame the shrine-style canopy, behind an orange cloth backdrop. A yellow and green painted fabric hangs at the right edge.2009-01-29Two metal murti figures of deities seated side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown, a teal blouse, pink patterned skirt and yellow lower cloth, and holds a trident-like staff. The right figure wears a conical jeweled crown, maroon garment, layered white and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand, holding a small object. A golden arched canopy with orange drapery frames them against a stone wall. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph 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.2010-06-06October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.2008-12-31Close view of two gilded metal deity murti standing in a shrine decorated with red and gold fabric. The figure on the left wears a deep red turban with a jeweled ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-shaped damaru, with a snake-like form visible at the top of the tool. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and red garments, holding a staff and a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and jeweled armbands. A gold canopy and blue drapery sit behind them, with a white ceiling above.2013-02-16December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30