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A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a green-draped platform before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and multiple beaded necklaces; it holds a trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a large red stone pendant, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped spout and a large ceremonial brass lamp on the right. Hanging gold lamps are visible at the bottom right.

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A photograph of a pair of ornate golden-skinned deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a crown-like headdress, a red and gold garment, layered gem-set necklaces and a green-and-red jewelled breastplate, holding a gold staff and a gold ritual object. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a white pearl necklace, a red pendant and a red-and-gold garment, holding a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, and marigold and pink flowers lie in front. A gold oil lamp stands at the left edge, and the setting appears to be a stone temple hall.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11August 03 20102010-08-03November 21 20102010-11-21A golden murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold arch carving with a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red and orange turban and a trident in one hand, with a yellow and red flag beside him; the female figure wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with white and purple flower strands, and gold ritual vessels sit at the right edge. Stone temple walls frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-11-21A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A golden metal deity murti pair seated on a green silk-draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch with red drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, orange dhoti, a jewelled breastplate and holds a trident; the right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red-orange silk and heavy layered necklaces, and holds a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a golden vahana-like figure with a peacock-feather motif is at lower right. These are statues, not physical people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-12A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has an orange turban and crown, a trident held upright, and a bejewelled teal and purple garment with a multi-stranded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and gold sari-like garment and red necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves and a lamp-like brass stand. Carved stone pillars and gold leaf ornamentation frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-09Two ornately decorated murti figures seated side by side on a red draped platform within a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, and a silver-white embellished upper garment, holding a trident and a small golden pot. The figure on the right wears a heavy gold and red-jewelled necklace, orange-red sari and a jewelled crown, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped across her. Brass oil lamps and a golden lamp stand sit in the foreground, with flower garlands at the base. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-10-12A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15A pair of golden-bodied deity murti stand together in a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with a deep red velvet drape behind. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold chest covering with layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The female figure wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a layered jewelled necklace, and a purple and magenta skirt with a gold border. Red and yellow garlands hang over both figures. Golden oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and a blue curtain hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18Photo of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated before a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and a tall crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a white and red garland of beads at the chest. The right figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, earrings, layered necklaces and a gold-trimmed saree. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a pile of red-and-yellow cloth and flowers sits at the base.2010-08-03