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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.

Two ornately decorated deity murti figures sit side by side on pink and green draped platforms within gold-framed arched shrines. The figure on the left wears an orange and green garment, a tall white decorated headdress, and heavy gold necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a green and red silk garment with a striped border, a tall white crown with gold ornaments, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Orange drapery and a green curtain hang behind them, with marigold garlands at the right edge.

Two metal murti figures of a seated divine couple, decorated for worship on a red-draped platform in front of golden curtains. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown with red stone, an orange-and-peach garment, and layered necklaces and beaded garlands; its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a white-and-red ornate crown, a green garment, and heavy jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and silver-edged ornaments.

Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated on ornate golden thrones in a temporary pavilion with a grey draped backdrop. The murti on the right is a goddess form in a red silk sari, heavy gold jewellery and a large pink-and-white flower garland, seated on red cloth with a golden canopy above. The murti on the left, on a painted carved pedestal with lion figures, wears a yellow marigold garland and gold ornaments. A brass lamp stands in front and a small pennant-shaped banner hangs between them. Blurred silhouettes of a few people sit in the lower foreground.

2015-10-21 +1 copies

A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a pada-puja, showing two metal deity murtis of a standing divine couple with ornate silver-and-gold crowns and jewelry, placed on a gilded arched throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green drape over the figures and the red silk cloth covering the base. Behind them, another deity display wears purple and red garments and garlands. A microphone stand, brass lamps and orange drapes frame the scene. No people are visible.

Photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a raised platform, garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and purple blossoms. The central seated figure wears an orange and pink garment, a gold crown, a red and gold turban-like headpiece, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Beside it a seated consort figure wears a green garment, a jewelled crown and layered silver-toned necklaces. A smaller standing attendant figure on the left wears white clothing, a gold crown and white flower garlands. Gold-toned curtains and a golden backdrop frame the scene. No physical people are present.

July 16 2013

April 19 2013

2013-04-19 +3 copies

Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.

Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.

October 15 2012

Two deity murtis are seated side by side on a dais, richly decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and jewelled crowns. The figure on the left wears a silver-and-gold ornamented costume on a teal cloth; the figure on the right wears an orange and gold dress with a red-and-gold beaded collar and holds a small ceremonial object. A gold-framed arch and white silk drape frame the scene, with a golden staff-like rod in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

2015-07-13 +1 copies