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Golden murti images of a deity pair seated before a flower-decorated arch framed in ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, jeweled silver-and-gold armour, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a heavy necklace. Red satin drapes cover the seat, garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers surround them, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A ceremonial brass vessel and a golden ritual implement sit in front. These are statues, not living people.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A gilded deity murti seated in a shrine adorned with garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, holds a trident, and wears a jewelled silver-and-gold bodice with ornate necklaces; a veena rests against its shoulder. Beside it sits a second gilded figure in a crown with a jewelled necklace, holding a staff-like object. A brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands in the foreground against red silk drapery. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame. Two golden metal murti figures sit on a raised platform draped in orange and red cloth, one wearing a red turban and holding a trident, the other wearing an ornate jeweled crown and holding a tall golden staff. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and gold necklaces. In front stands a large orange-and-white Shiva lingam wrapped in marigold and jasmine garlands, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a brass pot as offerings below. No living people are visible.2011-11-11Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25Two gilded deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a raised hand holding a gold ceremonial object. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a nose ring, green and gold garments and layered gold necklaces. Flower garlands drape both figures and fill the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-10Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side on a golden throne decorated with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, white, purple, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a tall striped crown, gold necklaces, a red sash with tassels and yellow silk garments, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, jeweled green and white necklaces, a red and gold silk garment and gold armbands. Rudraksha beads are visible on both. Gold yellow silk drapes the base and a red cloth with printed script hangs on the left figure. No people are visible.2013-07-16 +1 copiesA golden murti of a deity pair seated before a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a golden staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces, red and green gems and a sparkling embellished garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavily jewelled necklaces and earrings, holding a golden object. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds.2010-10-04 +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair for a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration. A standing deity on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold necklaces and holds a long golden staff, with white and yellow jasmine garlands wrapped around the figures. Beside him, a smaller female deity with a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown and heavy stone necklaces stands before an ornate gilded arch. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves decorate the setting, and a gold-coloured tiered background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-04-30