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April 24 20132013-04-24Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a deep red-brown turban with a gold crown ornament and jeweled pendant, a gold pendant necklace, and a green-tinged sash; it holds a golden staff. The right figure wears a tall gold conical crown, a green sari-style garment, a jeweled necklace and large paisley-shaped earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Figures are statues, not living people.2017-08-02October 15 20132013-10-15Close 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.2009-10-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesOctober 16 20132013-10-16A 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 gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A gilded metal deity murti pair in a temple shrine against a magenta cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with a peacock-feather fan, an orange sash, heavy silver necklaces and holds a serpent-topped staff in one raised hand. The right figure wears a jewelled tiara, a red and gold fan-shaped headpiece, a teal and pink sari and garlands of red and yellow flowers. No physical people are present.2011-08-29 +1 copies