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Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.

Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting, decorated with white and multicolored flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff in one hand, raised palms, and a red and gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, has long dark hair, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Red and yellow flowers hang from their garlands. The background shows other murtis and a red curtain. These are statues, not living people.

June 05 2011

A temple scene showing a pair of painted metal murti figures seated on a striped red and white stepped platform. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a crest, a rudraksha-style layered necklace with garlands, an orange and purple skirt, and holds a damaru-like drum and a trident-style staff. The companion figure wears a blue garment with a gold border, a dark braided headdress, layered necklaces and marigold garlands. Behind them, a dark-lit shrine hall shows red draped curtains and additional figures in colourful dress.

A photograph of two gilded statues of a deity couple standing together in a covered outdoor space. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red garment, white and jewelled garland necklaces, and a teal and purple lower wrap, holding a gold trident-like staff and a drum-like instrument in raised hands. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with jewelled borders, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a gold staff with a small green parrot perched on it. A teal and orange cloth drapes the figures. Behind them are striped steps and a metal framework roof.

Two gilded deity murti stand together on a temple platform before a purple satin skirt draped over the base. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered white and red floral garlands, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a drooping ornate headpiece, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace-like object. The figure on the right wears a deep orange-red brocade sari, red and white flower garlands, bangles and a long black braid, holding a small green parrot on the hand. Red stone steps with white risers and a shrine interior with hanging decorations lie behind them.

A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped base in front of white-and-red steps and a covered hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with gold border, a sash and a heavy white and red-stone necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right has long black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled trim, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small staff. No living people are visible.

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Two large gilded utsava murtis of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth-draped platform under a temple canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, a teal dhoti, layered white and jewelled garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ritual implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver-embroidered borders, a dark braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, layered pearl necklaces and drop earrings. A small green parrot perches near the male figure's hand. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.

2011-08-02 +2 copies

Two golden deity murtis, a male figure and a female figure, sit side by side on a striped red-and-white stepped platform in an open-sided hall. The male murti wears an orange turban, a red-and-white garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a green-and-yellow dhoti, and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff with a trident-like finial. The female murti wears a black crown, large earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange-and-maroon sari. Potted green plants line the steps and brass vessels holding white and orange offerings sit in front.