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Two 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.

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October 11 20102010-10-11A 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.2010-10-11A 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.2010-10-12Two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded throne-like seat against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garments, carries a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with rudraksha-style beads, gold necklaces and jewelled armour-like collars. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red-and-orange silk, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground and a brass vessel with lamps sits on the right, with a patterned brass stand near the lower right corner. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall.2010-10-12A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12A 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.2010-10-12Two gilded statues of a divine couple are seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain within a gold-carved arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate necklaces, and a purple and orange sari, holding a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a decorative shield-like plate with jewelled hangings rests in front. This is a statue scene, not living people.2010-09-15November 08 20102010-11-08Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side under a gold arched frame with red drapery behind them. The male figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a jeweled crown, and holds a golden trident; he wears a rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces. The female figure wears a red-orange sari with heavy gold and jewel ornaments and a jeweled crown, holding a small lotus-like object. Both are draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In the foreground is a golden vahana-style carved bull-shaped form with a green-gem ornament, and an oil lamp stands at the right edge. Greenish-teal cloth covers the base. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-10-12Two golden utsava murti deities are seated side by side on a green and red cushioned seat before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with orange and gold robes, jewelled ornaments and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over his shoulder. The female deity wears a crown, layered gold and red necklaces and a matching orange and pink sari, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at left, and the scene is lit for a temple worship setting.2010-10-12Photograph of a gilded utsava murti pair seated within a golden arched niche against a red curtain. The taller figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and gold necklaces, and a tilak, holding a trident and a small drum-like object; the consort wears a green sari with gold border, a tall crown, garlands of yellow and purple flowers and ornate jewellery. Both figures are sculpted deity murti, not living people. A kalasha and a brass lamp sit at the base.2010-10-10A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copies