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A photograph of two ornately dressed deity murti figures on a decorated altar, rotated sideways in the frame. The figure above holds a trident and wears an orange and gold crown with a white and blue embroidered garment and a patterned sash. The figure below wears a green brocade garment with a red and white embellished bodice and a gold crown. Red roses and green leaves decorate the altar, with pink sequined cloth and a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold border. A brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02July 02 20152015-07-02A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink sequined cloth before a pale green draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, holding a trident in one hand, wears an orange and red head wrap with a vibhuti marked forehead, a rudraksha and jewelled garland, a tiger-print upper garment and white dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, green brocade sari with paisley patterns, red blouse, jewelled necklaces and a long braid, with a bunch of red roses at the side. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges, one lit. No living people are visible.2015-07-02July 02 20152015-07-02Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a pink sequined cloth before a gilded arched backdrop with teal drapery. The male murti holds a trident and wears an orange turban, white dhoti, rudraksha-style and jewelled necklaces; the female murti wears a green sari with gold border, red blouse and layered jewelled necklaces. Red and purple roses in vases flank them, with brass oil lamps at the base, one lamp lit. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27July 02 20152015-07-02Two metallic deity murtis seated against a bright green cloth backdrop within an ornate arched frame. The figure on the left, in a red turban with a silver tilak, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing; he wears a rudraksha mala, layered silver necklaces and an orange-red garment. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered silver jewellery and a red-pink sari, and holds a small lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with red roses and white and yellow flowers. The statues are image forms, not living people.2013-04-08A close view of a golden deity murti pair seated before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs and a gilded arch. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and damaru-like staff, wears an orange and red turban, a rudraksha-style bead garland and layered gold necklaces with a magenta garment. The figure on the right wears a pink and magenta sari with green border, a tall ornate crown and many gold necklaces. Marigold garlands drape both figures and flowers sit at the base. Statues only, no physical people visible.2014-09-28Two metal murti statues of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, against a pale green draped backdrop. The male figure wears a gold and maroon turban with a crescent and tilak, orange trousers, a red sash and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and drum. The female figure wears a gold crown, a gold and red patterned sari and a braided plait with jewelled ornaments. Marigold and rose petals lie before a brass plate with a lotus offering, beside a brass oil lamp. The statues are the only figures; no physical people are visible.2015-05-09Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis, a male form on the left and a female form on the right, dressed and adorned for alankaram. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a tall golden crown, a white garment with an orange-gold sash, and a heavy jewelled necklace set with red, green and white stones. The female figure wears a red and gold sari with a green lower garment, a long braid decorated with silver ornaments, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are set against a white cloth backdrop beneath a stone lintel. The murtis are the only figures present.Photograph of a golden processional deity pair in an ornate gilded arch: a male deity with orange turban, trident in hand, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, rudraksha mala and white dhoti with red border, beside a female deity in green silk blouse and red garland-draped figure, both richly adorned. Foreground shows a seated or standing figure wrapped in orange cloth with blue head cloth and red-yellow garlands. Deity murti, not living people; no physical people present beyond the murtis.2010-09-06