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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti under a carved stone arch in an open temple pavilion. Two figures seated on a golden-yellow draped platform are painted red and gold: the central figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style mala, while the figure beside holds a small object and wears a white and gold necklace and earrings. Both wear red garments, and the base is strewn with petals. Arches of marigolds in yellow, white, purple and red frame the murti, and red curtains hang behind. The pavilion has sandstone columns, and a palanquin-like object with garlands sits at the right edge.

Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting, framed by a golden arch and long garlands of red and yellow flowers. The seated figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and red garments, holds a trident, and has a silver ornamental necklace; the seated figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, red skirt and floral garlands. A tall brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge beside a white-draped altar, and a gold pillar ornament frames the left side. No physical people are visible in the scene.

Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.

Two golden statues dressed in red garments, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers, and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a small ornate hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, red sari-style dress with embroidered borders, and holds a lotus-like object. These are deity murti statues, not living people, set before a red curtain at a temple shrine.

A photograph of a pair of life-sized deity statues seated on a yellow silk-draped dais, flanked by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers. The male figure wears a red turban, red dhoti-style garment, rudraksha-style necklace and a trident held upright; he raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure beside him wears a red garment, ornate silver necklaces and earrings, and holds a green leaf-like object. Rose petals are scattered on the table in front, with a carved golden arch behind. These are deity murti statues, not living people.

December 22 2010

Two life-size copper-toned statues of a deity couple seated together on a raised platform with a bright yellow satin skirt base. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate silver jewellery. The female figure wears a red outfit with silver embroidered necklace, bangles and earrings, and holds a green object in her raised hand. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with an ornate gilded arch behind them. Scattered petals lie on a white cloth at the base. These are deity murti statues, not living people.

A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like pedestal before a gilded arched niche and a deep red curtain. The male figure, with a tall crown and orange turban, holds a trident and a ritual staff; the female figure wears a green and orange sari with layered silver necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, purple, pink and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a kalasha-like offering sits in front. No people are visible in the scene; the lower part of the image shows a white-clad priest partly obscured by the garlands and altar.

A golden murti of a seated deity couple on a red backdrop within an ornate gold arch framed by carved stone. The male figure wears a colourful striped turban, a multi-strand bead and jewel necklace, and holds a golden trident. The female figure beside him wears a brown and beige sari, a layered gold necklace, and a white flower braid, sitting on a gold seat with an elaborate decorative base. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands and decorated with a green leaf garland. Oil lamps stand at the lower left. This is a statue, not a living person, so the count is zero.

Photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled raised hand; the right figure wears a dark crown, a red garment and layered pearl necklaces. A small figure in orange appears in the lower foreground beside them. Gold arch and drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.

Two painted deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched niche with a lime-green curtain behind them. The figure on the left, with a red and gold headdress bearing a crescent, holds a trident and other ritual objects and wears a green and white ornate necklace and yellow dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, a red and gold sari, a long braid, and a heavy white and red necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flowers, and a kalasha-like object with a bell-shaped top sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on the left, and no living people are visible.

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Two bronze-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side, dressed in red garments with silver and gold jewellery, crowns and turbans. The male figure wears a red turban, holds a golden trident and rudraksha malas, and raises a jewelled hand. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, large earrings, and holds a green-tipped object. Both are framed by a dense arch of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and red flowers, with a carved golden arch behind them. These are statues, not living people.