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Two deity murtis, a male and female pair, seated side by side and dressed in bright yellow silk skirts with gold jewellery, ornate crowns and ornaments. Their shoulders and backs are framed by long arches of marigold and pink rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The male figure holds a red cloth scroll with gold trim and fringe, and the female figure wears a red and gold bodice with a jewelled necklace. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain and a gold-trimmed backdrop.

A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.

A photograph of a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a golden throne, decorated with long garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, holds a book-like cloth, and is draped in yellow silk; the figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, a jewelled bridal-style necklace and a red silk garment with gold border. Behind them are a gold-carved backdrop, a maroon curtain and a white air conditioner unit. No physical people are visible.

Two golden murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a decorated platform against an orange and white backdrop. The male figure wears a white turban and white dhoti with a dark green velvet vest, layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while raising the other in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a pink and red sari with gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with a small purple flower arrangement at the base.

Two gilded statues seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform, framed by dense arches of red roses, white jasmine-style garlands and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-green turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a purple-maroon sari with orange border, a white and jewelled necklace, a crown-like headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind them. These are deity murti figures, not physical people.

June 23 2009

Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a pink-draped pedestal inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with a jewelled gold necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured beads and flowers. The figure on the right wears a rust-orange garment, silver jewellery and a similar ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A small gilded figure in a white and gold sari stands at the base beneath a flower garland, and a brass kalasha and offerings sit on a blue cloth in front. Green foliage and a brass-framed pillar appear at the left edge.

Two deity murtis, gilded metal figures seated side by side and decorated for worship, fill the frame. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, white dhoti-like garment, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by dense garlands of red and pink roses, white jasmine strings and green leaves, with a dark maroon cloth draped behind them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a dais framed by red and pink rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and green leaf festoons against a gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklaces and a green and gold dhoti-style garment, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown, green and gold silk, layered pearl and gem necklaces and holds a staff-like object. Garlands drape the arch above them. No physical people are visible in the scene.

2013-04-15 +3 copies

Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold draped cloth over the head, a heavy jewelled necklace and a raised hand holding a small object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a silver and gold necklace, earrings and a red and gold sari-style garment. Garlands drape from the ceiling behind them, and red and white fabric hangs in the background. No living people are visible.

Two 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.

December 18 2011

2011-12-18 +1 copies