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Photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine featuring two gilded metal murti figures seated before a golden arch framed with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold armour and carries a trident and a small drum, while the right figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge and the stone pillars of the sanctum surround them. The figures are statues, not living people.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A golden murti pair seated on a throne-like seat framed by a curved arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The left figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a trident in hand and ornate jewelled gold armour and necklaces. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces and holds a veena with a wooden resonator. Gold oil lamps and a brass kalasha-like vessel stand in the foreground. These are deity murtis, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine alcove framed by a garland arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The murti on the left wears an orange turban, a decorated silver-and-gold breastplate, a red-stoned necklace and holds a trident-like staff and a small vessel. The murti on the right wears a dark crown, a tiered jewelled necklace and a golden shawl, and holds a veena-like instrument with a round wooden resonator. A gold kalasha-shaped pillar stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on the left and right, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-10-16Two gilded deity murtis seated together on a red satin-draped dais within a golden arched niche, framed by a fan of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a trident is held in one hand, and a gold-and-red adorned costume with layered necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown and holds a vina-like stringed instrument across the lap, with a crimson pot at its side. A golden shivalinga stands in front of the dais, decorated with a red garland, and tall brass oil lamps flank the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in front of a dense, rainbow-banded arrangement of marigold and other flower garlands arranged in a fan shape. The figure on the left, with a golden face and red lips, wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bejewelled collar and an embellished chest piece, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right, with a golden face and a tall ornate crown, wears a gold-embroidered garment and layered jewelled necklaces while playing a stringed instrument resting on a brown bowl-shaped resonator. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a small orange pot sit at the base, with a brass lamp stand in front. Red and yellow garlands frame the scene, and a gilded arch stands behind. The setting is an ornamental temple altar, depicting deity murti rather than living people.2010-10-16A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a decorated shrine, framed by a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded gold and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident in one hand, a golden kalasha-shaped object in the other, and sits with a veena resting across its lap. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown, gold and white jewelled necklaces and a golden dress, and also holds a veena. Red garlands drape both figures, a red cloth backdrop hangs behind them, and brass oil lamps stand at the edges. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16Golden metal murtis of a deity couple in a temple shrine, decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a trident rests against his shoulder, and he is adorned with jewelled armour and red stones. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and layered necklaces, and holds a veena-like stringed instrument with a large rounded resonator. Red satin drapes and a gold arched frame surround them. Statues only, no physical people visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the right figure wears a tall crown, rich gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena. Between them sits a tall golden shivalinga decorated with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and red draped cloth fills the background.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised seat, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a veena-like instrument. Both wear red and orange garments, orange headdresses, and heavy gold necklaces. They are framed by an arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers, with a golden kalasha-like vessel with red garland in front and brass oil lamps on both sides. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16Two gilded murti figures, a male and a female deity, seated side by side on a golden-draped throne within an arched gold frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a long ceremonial necklace and a golden crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Behind them is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with red drapery, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel in front. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-16