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June 23 20092009-06-23Two golden murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a decorated platform against an orange and white backdrop. The male figure wears a white turban and white dhoti with a dark green velvet vest, layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while raising the other in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a pink and red sari with gold jewellery and a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with a small purple flower arrangement at the base.2007-11-19Two golden metal murti statues of a divine couple are seated side by side, decorated for worship. The male figure wears a white and green turban, a green velvet top, a white dhoti with a red waist sash, and heavy layered jewelry including a pendant and bead necklaces, with a jewelled raised right hand. The female figure wears a red, yellow and green checked sari with gold borders, layered gold necklaces, earrings, a hair ornament and a raised hand holding a small object. Both are draped with red, yellow and pink flower garlands, and green leaves frame the background beneath a gilded arch.2009-06-23June 23 20092009-06-23November 19 20072007-11-19December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesTwo deity murtis, gilded metal figures seated side by side and decorated for worship, fill the frame. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, white dhoti-like garment, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by dense garlands of red and pink roses, white jasmine strings and green leaves, with a dark maroon cloth draped behind them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2013-04-14December 28 20112011-12-28July 03 20132013-07-03A photograph of a golden metal deity pair, a seated male form and a standing female form, adorned for worship. Both figures wear heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, with the male figure's head wrapped in a white and gold cloth and the female figure wearing a red sari with gold border. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white blossoms drape both figures. In front stands a small silver-gilt deity figure within an arched frame, beside a brass tray holding a small golden shivalinga-style vessel. Behind them are gilded pillars and red hangings with hanging flower strands. These are statues, not living people.2006-09-24Golden murti of a deity pair in a red-draped shrine niche, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and red garment, holds a silver trident and raises a golden hand in blessing, with ornate jewelled necklaces. The right figure, in a black and red crown with a green-and-gold garment, wears layered pearl and ruby jewellery and large earrings. Gold arch overhead; deity murti only, no living people visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand together, photographed at night beneath a stone architrave. The figure on the left is male with a tall gold crown, a peacock feather, a red and gold cloth, a white dhoti and a white and silver garland, holding a staff topped with a cobra hood and a bundle of wheat-like sheaves. The figure on the right is female with a flower-decorated crown, layered pearl necklaces, a red sari with gold border, a teal skirt and flower garlands in her braided hair, holding a sheaf of grain. Both murtis have gold-painted faces and jewelled bangles. Behind them are carved stone brackets.2007-05-26