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Photograph 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.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch and red drapery. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a silver-jewelled necklace, earrings and a raised right hand, holding a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and jewel necklaces and bangles. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over both figures, and a golden kalasha-like pot with green leaves sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides.2010-07-13A golden metal murti of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched niche with a red draped curtain behind. The male figure holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, wears an orange turban-like headdress and orange lower garment, and is adorned with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The female figure beside him wears a deep maroon garment, pearl and gold necklaces and a dark headdress, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and sit on a white cloth-covered seat with a brass base and kalasha-like ornament. Ornate gold filigree frames the scene.2011-07-31Two 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 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. The male deity figure wears a red and gold crown, a red and gold garment, a red-and-white ornamented necklace and a gold-tipped trident-like staff in one hand, while raising the other in blessing. The female figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, an ornate headdress and bangles, with one arm extended. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures. In front stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with green leaves and red roses, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-13 +1 copiesNovember 08 20102010-11-08Golden temple shrine with a gold-embossed arch framing two large metal murti figures of a deity pair against a shimmering saffron-gold cloth backdrop. The left figure wears a red-and-green turban, a red and white ornate garment with heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a serpent-like element. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a red sari and ornate necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and green leaves. A man in a maroon garment bends forward in the foreground, performing pada puja before a kalasha-like offering and a decorated seat or peetha, with a serpent hood visible above it. The scene is a temple darshan with flower garlands and ritual worship.2011-12-31Two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a jewelled hand covering, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, long pendant earrings and a white garment, with a red rose garland draped across both figures. Heaps of red roses and green leaves decorate the scene, and a row of small golden lamps or vessels sits at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-30A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16Golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red satin draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown-like headdress, multiple ornate necklaces with a red gem, and holds ceremonial items in raised hands. The female figure beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers hang from the figures. A golden yoni-shaped pedestal or shivalinga base sits in front. Lit oil lamps flank the arch on gold stands, with red curtains behind. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-11-08A golden murti of a seated deity couple inside an ornate gilded arch, with a tall crown-like headdress, a green and orange turban-style crown on the male figure, and ornate jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, while the female figure sits beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape over the figures, and a brass kalasha stands in front on a peetha-like base. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17Two silver-finished deity murtis, a male form and a female form, are seated side by side under a golden arch draped with orange-gold silk. The male murti wears a green and red turban with a crown, a red-and-gold tilak, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff and a cobra-hooded object. The female murti wears a tall crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In front, a silver-and-gold kalasha-like or peetha pedestal is decorated with green and yellow garlands and a dark red cloth. The scene appears to be a temple darshan image of deities, with no people visible.2011-12-31