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November 02 20132013-11-02Two gilded deity murti statues sit side by side before a flower-covered backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled crown ornament, holds a trident in one hand and a snake-topped staff in the other, and wears layered beaded necklaces and blue-rimmed medallions. The figure on the right wears a tall gilded crown, a long black braid, white and green jewelled necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ceremonial object. The statues are decorated for worship with abundant floral offerings.2013-11-02Two golden statues of deities seated side by side on a raised golden throne against a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in bands of yellow, white, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a large gold crown-like ornament, multi-strand gold necklaces with blue and white decorative discs, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall gold headdress, a braided black hair plait, layered gold and gem necklaces, and has a raised hand gesture. Both are golden murti with jewelled ornaments.2013-11-02July 20 20102010-07-20April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04Two gilded deity murti stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and heavy silver and red embellished vestments, with a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a red-and-white crown, and layered gold necklaces and bangles, holding a ceremonial staff. A golden cobra-hooded object appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the statues are the sole subjects.2008-12-26Close view of two metal deity murti figures decorated for worship before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure has a copper-gold face, an orange-red garment and cloth headwear, holds a silver trident, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pearl strands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, a green garment and a garland of white flowers and red roses. A small green parrot perches between them. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-11-28November 02 20132013-11-02Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a blue lower garment, and holds a golden mace-like staff and a golden shield. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, a purple sari with gold border, and holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, bangles and garlands of white and red flowers. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-06-06Two gilded deity murti stand side by side against a backdrop of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white blooms. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a gold crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a trident in one hand and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with turquoise stones. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. Both are richly adorned with gold jewellery and ornate armour-like shoulder pieces. Statues only, no living people present.2015-01-13November 27 20112011-11-27