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Golden murti pair of a deity form and a goddess seated before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red tilak, rudraksha mala and a jewelled blue-and-gold garment, and holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, a red pendant and a blue garment, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang on both figures. No living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side against a gold silk backdrop inside an ornate golden arch. The left figure wears a red, green and black turban with a jewelled ornament and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown and holds a rod. Both wear layered gold necklaces, red and white floral garlands, and blue and dark-green draped garments with embroidery. A small bird perches near the left figure's shoulder. No physical people are present.2013-02-05Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated against a gold satin backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, a large jewelled necklace, red garlands and holds a silver trident. The right figure wears a jewelled crown and a heavy white-and-gold necklace with red and white garlands, holding a silver staff. A small green parrot perches between them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-draped dais within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, jeweled tilak, rudraksha mala, a blue silk garment, and holds a trident and a small damaru-style staff; a green parrot perches near his hand. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, blue silk sari with gold border, red stone necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, brass ritual lamps are visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are present; the figures are sculpted deity murtis.2010-11-09Two golden metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a raised platform before a bright orange curtain. The figure on the left, shown with a trident, wears a red turban with a pearl string and a purple garment, and is draped in red rose garlands. The figure on the right holds a small staff-like implement and wears a red-and-gold crown, pearl necklaces, ornate earrings and a red-and-gold embroidered garment, also draped in red roses. Carved stone architecture is visible at the upper right, and the figures appear to be festival or temple images being worshipped at a shrine.2013-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a jewelled red chest pendant and a blue and gold garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a small green parrot in one hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sit five golden lamps on a brass tray with green leaves and a red offering.2010-11-09Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment and layered beaded necklaces with a red and green garland, and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red and gold circular ornaments, a purple and magenta sari and layered gold necklaces with a red garland. Both have ornate gold earrings and jewelled bangles.2009-06-18Two gilded deity murti stand against a vivid orange silk backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large paisley earrings, a white and blue beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a golden hand while holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold and multicoloured jewelled crown, green and gold brocade garments, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is garlanded with red roses. Marigold and green leaf offerings sit at the base. These are statues, not people.2013-09-19Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of deity figures seated before an orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a multi-armed form holding a golden trident, wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a large jeweled pendant, a white bead garland with blue accents, and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, layered pearl-white necklaces, and a lavish red rose and yellow marigold garland. A small green parrot perches near the central figure's hand. Bright red, pink and yellow flowers are arranged around the statues. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-09-20September 19 20112011-09-19November 21 20142014-11-21A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed throne against a deep red drape. The figure on the left, a male deity with a red turban and a crown-like headpiece, holds a trident and a serpent-topped staff, and wears a teal and gold silk garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right, a female deity in a blue silk sari with silver embroidery, wears a jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gem necklaces and holds a small green parrot on a stand. Both have their faces painted with red lips and vermilion marks. Yellow and red flower garlands drape across the throne's sides, and the background is a golden arch with ornate carving.2010-11-09June 18 20132013-06-18