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A golden-framed shrine holds a pair of ornate deity murti, a male figure in a red and green turban with a trident raised in one hand and a female figure in a red and gold sari beside him, both wearing layered red and white garlands and jewelled necklaces. Their pedestal is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a central sacred object, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and deep red curtains. The scene is a temple setting with no people visible.

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January 04 20102010-01-04A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal. The left figure, a four-armed male deity with a trident in one hand, wears a red and green turban, a red beaded necklace and a blue cloth. The right figure wears a pink sari, a tiered crown and layered red and gold necklaces. Both are decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, and a kalasha-like vessel with a garland sits at the base. Behind them hang red curtains framed by an ornate gold arch, with tall gold lamp stands on either side.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine housing a pair of deity murti. The figure on the left, a murti with four arms, holds a trident and wears a red and green turban, a red beaded necklace and a blue cloth. The figure on the right wears a pink sari and a tall crown with a rich red necklace. A large gold arch frames the shrine, with brass oil lamps on stands at either side, a red backdrop behind, and a framed photograph placed in the lower foreground.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed platform before a green and gold shimmering backdrop. The male figure, with a trident and a damaru-like hand drum, wears an orange turban, white dhoti and a silver chest ornament. The female figure, holding a lotus-like flower, wears a pink and gold skirt and a crown. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands, and an orange cloth draped over a silver vessel with a garland sits at lower right beside red and orange drapes. The statues are depicted in metal or bronze finish, with no people visible.2011-09-17December 16 20092009-12-16A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27A photograph of a shrine with two painted or gilded murti figures seated on a throne-like pedestal inside a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, a long ornate gold necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears an orange-red garment, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps flank the arch. A kalasha-like silver vessel sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08December 13 20092009-12-13A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair on a gilded arched backdrop with a maroon curtain. The seated male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and a small drum, while the female figure beside him wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a blue shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white draped platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2010-09-15