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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, heavily adorned with jewelled ornaments, layered necklaces, and earrings. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, a red and gold garment, and holds a golden trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with multicoloured jewels, a brocade garment, and holds a small sculpted ritual object. Behind them hang deep red velvet drapes and a gilded arch, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the right edge. No living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet drape with a gold-leaf arch. Both figures wear elaborate crowns with jeweled, paisley-patterned ornaments and heavy beaded necklaces studded with green, red and white stones. The left figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture, while the right figure holds a lotus-like object near its chest. Red lips and dark painted eyes are visible on both faces.2009-06-13June 08 20132013-06-08A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a red garment and a large embellished necklace, holding a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown-like gold headdress, an orange-red saree, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and matching earrings, with one hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the sides. Brass lamps and offerings are in the foreground, and a partial gold figure stands at the left edge.2010-08-01Two golden metal murti statues seated side by side against a red sparkling curtain under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, holding a staff-like implement. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a maroon sari with gold and pearl jewelry, and a flower garland. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. A decorated silver or gold shield sits at lower left.2011-07-31Golden murtis of a male and a female deity are decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a gold crown and a jewelled brooch, a white-and-silver-stone necklace, and holds a bow and arrow. The female figure wears a red-orange sari, layered diamond-style necklaces and a gold crown, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against red satin drapery. Below them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over a seated human figure in an orange turban and white dhoti, whose face is hidden, seated before the murtis. A gold arched frame surrounds the scene.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned for worship, set against a deep red velvet drape. The murti on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak, large jewelled earrings and a heavy necklace of pearls and multicoloured gemstones over red fabric. The murti on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red bindi, a nose ring and a dense layered necklace set with green, red and blue stones. A golden ornamental staff or instrument with a gilded peacock-feather style backdrop rests between them. Both faces have painted eyes and red lips.2010-07-13September 29 20182018-09-29Two gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side under a red curtain beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, holding a trident, wears an orange turban, a heavily jewelled collar of red, green and white stones, and a striped magenta lower garment. The figure on the right wears a magenta and teal sari, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tall jewelled crown. Both have gleaming embellished faces. In front stands a gold-plated shivalinga-style pedestal decorated with green gemstones, surrounded by red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2010-08-15April 22 20122012-04-22Photo 11742363 +2 copiesOctober 23 20182018-10-23November 17 20182018-11-17