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July 08 20102010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28Two gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed altar against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent moon, carries a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-orange sari and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red, yellow and green garlands. In front sits a gold ornate kalasha-shaped vessel with a bull-shaped gold base and green stones, flanked by gold oil lamps. Setting is a temple shrine, with the deities worshipped in a darshan setting.2010-07-08A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25July 08 20102010-07-08A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08November 26 20112011-11-26Golden murti pair seated under an ornate gilded arch with a deep red drape behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent and a jewelled ornament, a blue garment, layered silver necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-gold sari, an elaborate headdress and long garlands of yellow and red flowers. Both wear heavy silver jewellery and are fronted by a decorative kalasha-like base with green accents and flower garlands. Brass lamps stand at the edges. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-08