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A decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha inside a gold-framed arched shrine niche with a red cloth backdrop. The male figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-like crown, a white jewelled necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a green-jewelled hand gesture. The female figure on the right wears a white and gold sari, a tall decorated hair ornament, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers drape both figures. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel with green-gem accents sits on a gold base with leaf decorations, and brass oil lamps flank the frame. These are statues, not people.

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August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and red drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown, with a heavily ornamented red and gold necklace, and holds a trident. A second figure beside it wears a tiered crown and layered gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on both. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp and a copper-gold shield-shaped object with green gemstone-like inserts. No physical people are visible.2010-08-06Golden metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne before red velvet drapes within a gilded arched frame. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, heavy ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled armband, and holds a trident. Beside him stands a second murti wearing a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, with a lotus-like hand gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang on both figures. At left stands an ornate brass oil lamp. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-08-06Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched shrine frame against a deep red drape. The left figure, in a red garment with a red and gold turban and a crown, holds a trident-like staff and a raised open hand; the right figure, in white and cream with a dark crown-like headdress, wears layered jewelled necklaces and bangles and holds a lotus-like object. Both murtis wear heavy silver-white ornaments, dark jewelled necklaces, and are framed by garlands of yellow and red flowers. Below them sit a golden pot-like vessel with a hooded cobra motif and green-tipped lamp-like finials.2010-07-13Two golden murti statues of deities are seated side by side on a raised altar framed by a gilded arch and a red drape. Both are richly decorated with layered garlands of marigolds, roses and jasmine in yellow, red, purple and white, with an ornate silver necklace on the figure at left. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a ritual object, while the figure at right wears an ornate crown, a red and gold dress and carries a staff. Oil lamps burn at the lower left and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Garland-covered pillars frame the scene. Physical people are not visible.2012-05-02Two golden murti deity figures seated in a gilded arched shrine against deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace, and holds a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a cream silk garment, a black crown with jewelled ornaments, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sits a golden kalasha-style vessel with green leaves and gem-set ornaments, and small lamps are visible at the edge. Ornate gold framing surrounds the scene.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures sit side by side within a gold-framed arched niche lined with red drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff, draped in yellow, pink and red garlands. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow garment, with flower garlands in yellow, magenta and red. Ornate stone carving frames the scene. These are statues, not people.2008-10-19A photograph of two metal deity murti standing before a red curtain framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange wrap and crown, holds a trident and wears jewelled necklaces and a green-stone pendant. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with a red tassel, pearl and bead necklaces, and a brocade skirt; it holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A partially visible person in white dhoti stands at the lower left edge.2012-04-06Gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple within a golden arched frame against a red drape. The male figure wears a pink turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace and a red gem pendant, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. The female figure wears a golden crown and layered pearl necklaces. A golden shivalinga sits on a red-and-gold base wrapped in garlands of white flowers, purple and yellow blossoms. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.