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Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.

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A photograph of a pair of silver-gold deity murtis seated side by side on an orange-draped throne-like platform before a red shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a silver trident with a jeweled face. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a gold crown-like headpiece, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a maroon garment, and is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves that drape across both figures.2011-07-31A photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti statues seated on a raised platform before a red and gold curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a blue beaded band, holds a trident in one hand, and wears rudraksha beads and gold jewellery. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold earrings and necklaces, and a purple skirt, and both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. These are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2011-08-01October 16 20112011-10-16A photograph of a golden metal murti pair seated on an ornate chariot-like throne in a temple setting. The left figure, male, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha-style mala and a trident-shaped staff in hand. The right figure, female, wears a dark maroon sari, a long black braid, a tall ornamented headdress and layered necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and set against a red curtain framed by a gilded arch. Golden horse heads decorate the chariot in the lower left, with green foliage beneath. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne within a carved golden arch. The male figure wears a pink and red turban, a trident (trishula) rests against his arm, and he holds a staff in one hand while raising the other in blessing. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a bright gold-embroidered garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A brass oil lamp with a flame-shaped top stands in the foreground, and an ornate gold drum or vessel sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-09-11November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal deity murti standing before a red curtain framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange wrap and crown, holds a trident and wears jewelled necklaces and a green-stone pendant. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with a red tassel, pearl and bead necklaces, and a brocade skirt; it holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A partially visible person in white dhoti stands at the lower left edge.2012-04-06A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity and consort seated on a white pleated skirt base before a red sequined drapery and a gold-leaf arch. The left figure, male, has a bright orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, and wears an orange checked dhoti with bead anklets. The right figure, female, wears a maroon sari with a gold border, layered pearl necklaces and a long braid, holding a flower. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Ornate silver and gilt detailing covers the figures.2011-07-31Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and red drapery. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown, with a heavily ornamented red and gold necklace, and holds a trident. A second figure beside it wears a tiered crown and layered gold necklaces. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang on both. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp and a copper-gold shield-shaped object with green gemstone-like inserts. No physical people are visible.2010-08-06June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.