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A 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.

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A 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.2010-10-12Two 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.2010-10-12A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, a green garment, and ornate jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, holding a trident and a small hand drum. The figure on the right wears a cone-shaped crown, a green and gold sari, and layered gold necklaces, holding a kalasha-like vessel with leaves. Both sit above a yellow silk cloth and a silver shivalinga adorned with white flower garlands, and marigold and red-yellow-purple flower garlands drape the figures. No living people are visible.2010-10-13A photograph of a gilded Ardhanareeshwara-style deity murti seated on a red satin-draped platform within a carved golden arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a trident rests against the shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with a red central stone hangs on the chest; the right figure wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped with white and purple flower garlands, with a golden ceremonial vessel decorated with flowers at the lower right and scattered petals on the white cloth below. No living people are visible.2010-11-21June 28 20092009-06-28November 21 20102010-11-21June 17 20162016-06-17Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated on a throne-like dais before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a purple and orange turban, red garment, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. The female figure wears an orange sari, a black braided hairstyle with gold headpiece, and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. The statues are deity murti, not living people, and no people are physically present.2009-06-15A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a richly ornamented vahana-like base with a hooded serpent-canopy in gold with green gem inlays. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban, a red garment, layered white floral and pearl necklaces, earrings, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a crown with a jewelled headpiece, an orange and gold saree, red blouse, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet drape framed by carved stone pillars with a small purple bird logo at upper left.2007-08-26Close view of a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a dark red velvet backdrop. The male murti wears an orange-red dhoti and turban with a jeweled crown and multi-strand necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female murti wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, gold and white necklaces, and a yellow and purple flower garland.2010-01-13Two metal utsava murti deities stand side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a crown and ornate red and green jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a silver-embellished hand, and has a rudraksha-like adornment; the female deity wears a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a pink-red silk sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with purple and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with stone walls above.2012-04-07A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent, holds a trident, and has a green jeweled garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and holds a coconut-shaped offering with leaves. Both are draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. In front stands a white cylindrical object wreathed in white flowers, resembling a lingam-shaped offering, with a brass vessel at the base. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-13