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A photograph of a bronze-toned deity murti seated on a pedestal, depicting a male figure with a green and gold crown and blue jeweled necklace holding a small mirror-like object, with a female figure in a green sari seated on his lap. An orange velvet arch framed with silver studs and jeweled roundels surrounds the pair. Blurred golden lion-like sculptures and warm lights fill the background. No physical people are visible.2020-03-13A bronze-finished statue of a deity couple seated together on a carved pedestal against a white draped backdrop, set on an orange cloth. The male figure wears a tall jewelled crown with orange cloth beneath, a green embroidered blouse, a blue checked dhoti with gold border, large circular earrings and a pearl and gem necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum and a hand raised in blessing. The female figure wears a smaller jewelled crown, a red and gold silk sari with pearl strands, and sits on his left thigh with an arm around his shoulder. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands drape both figures. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-12-25Close-up photograph of two metal deity murti figures decorated with white jasmine garlands. The figure on the left wears a gold-and-green patterned sari and a tall gold crown, holds a ceremonial staff with a snake-like handle, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange and gold sari with green accents, a pointed crown and red bindi. Red and gold necklaces adorn both figures. A red cloth lies below, with a blurred figure in orange and gold partly visible at the upper left. The statues are not living people.2010-09-13A golden metal deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban topped with a crown and crescent, a trident in one hand and a damaru or similar ceremonial object raised in the other, with a gold garland and bead necklaces. The female figure wears a black headdress, a green and white saree with gold jewellery and multiple beaded necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands.2010-02-05Two metal deity murti sit side by side on a red velvet backdrop inside a gilded arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled red and gold garment, and elaborate silver-white necklaces; he holds a trident in one hand and a small drum or ritual object in the other. The female figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-and-bronze blouse and a dark blue skirt, with layered necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over both figures. The scene is a shrine presentation of deities.2010-06-08Two bronze-gold deity murtis seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine garlands. The left figure wears a gold-bordered white crown and a white and green sari, holds a ceremonial ritual object in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other, wearing a red-and-gold beaded necklace. The right figure wears a tall crown, an orange and gold blouse and a deep green skirt, with a pearl and green beaded necklace. Behind them a golden standing figure stands near a red cloth and brass lamp stand, and a white easel board is visible on the right. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with the murtis as the main subject.2010-09-13A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity and consort set within an ornate golden arch frame against a pink satin backdrop on a red platform. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl, a red turban and green garment with gold border, holding a mace-like staff. The female figure beside him wears a green and gold brocade skirt and matching blouse with a gold headdress. A blurred Jagannath-style deity with large round eyes stands at the left edge.2011-11-12A bronze murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a raised throne against a red cloth backdrop, with a paired seated figure beside him. Garlands of yellow and red flowers with white blooms frame the figures. The main figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a Shiva tripundra mark, a beaded necklace and a white dhoti; one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Ornate gold-toned carved panels and brass oil lamps surround the display.2015-07-062007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHITwo gilded deity murti, a male figure with a tall jewelled crown and orange turban beside a female figure with a decorated headdress, both wearing layered beaded necklaces, pearl and red garlands and gold ornaments, with a red cloth canopy draped behind them in a temple setting. The male murti raises one hand in blessing. No living people are visible.2012-05-02July 06 20152015-07-062007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI