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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a red turban with a crescent emblem, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, and wears red garments, white and silver necklaces and flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and red sari-like garment, white and pink beaded necklaces, and marigold and white flower garlands, holding a small green parrot-like object. A golden kalasha pot with yellow marigold garlands sits in the foreground, with an oil lamp glowing at the lower left edge.2017-10-01A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side within a gold-carved arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a ceremonial mace, and is adorned with a rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a green-and-gold garment. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green-and-gold silk sari, layered red and green necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape both figures, and a brass kalasha with greenery sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-10Two golden deity murti are seated side by side on a gilded throne-like seat in front of deep red draped cloth and ornate gold architectural framing. The figure on the left has a red and brown head covering with a crescent emblem, a trident-like staff, and red and gold garments with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a white and pink garland, and a green and gold sari-like garment, with yellow and orange marigold garlands draped across the base. Oil lamp flames are visible at the lower left. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2017-10-01Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated before a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red-brown turban with a crescent emblem, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is adorned with a jewelled collar and garlands. The female figure wears a gold crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, a maroon and gold sari, and holds a lotus. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the lotus. Deity murti depicted, not living people.2017-01-14A golden deity murti pair seated on a raised throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a crown-like headpiece, rich layered jewellery and a green silk garment, holding a golden trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold garment. Both are garlanded with marigold-like flowers in yellow, red, purple and white. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground.2010-09-14 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10Two gilded metal statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a throne before a red draped curtain inside a temple. The male figure wears an orange-yellow turban, a blue garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. The female figure wears a crown-like headdress, a green sari, and a rudraksha mala with red and white garlands. Both have ornate jewelry and gold-framed arch behind them. These are statues, not people.2014-02-02September 13 20112011-09-13November 08 20102010-11-08Close-up of two golden metal deity murtis under a gilded arch with a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with white pearl trim and a golden crown, holds a trident and a raised golden hand, and is adorned with a dark beaded necklace and jeweled chest pieces. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and heavy white and multicolored jeweled necklaces, with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over the shoulders. No physical people are visible.2013-06-29A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing two-armed divine couple, the male figure wearing a tall conical crown and the female figure a decorated headdress, both draped in green and teal garments with gold trim. Before them, a large shivalinga is decorated with white flower garlands and a yellow cloth sits on a raised dais with brass pots and vessels. Tall gold oil lamps flank the shrine, a smaller seated figure in yellow stands below, and a standing attendant figure in yellow and white garlands stands to the right within a green-curtained niche. Gold-painted architectural arches frame the altar, and no living people are visible.2012-04-29November 21 20102010-11-21