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Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised throne before a red sparkling curtain under a gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown with a green gemstone, an orange cloth wrap, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual object. The figure on the right has black hair in a long braid, wears layered pearl and gold necklaces and a maroon garment, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. No living people are visible.

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A golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red sparkly drape beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a trident and a small hand-drum-like object; the female figure wears a maroon sari, heavy gold and white beaded necklaces, and a long braid decorated with flowers. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. Below them stands a golden throne-like base with a green-jeweled kalasha-style arrangement and a shivalingam covered in an orange and maroon cloth. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2011-08-01Two large decorated deity murtis sit side by side on a raised white-draped platform in front of a red sparkle-patterned curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and a sword-like staff, wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, orange dhoti and rudraksha-style necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with a trident emblem, purple and orange garments and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red flower garlands, and a lower garland of red flowers hangs before a decorated seat with green jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible.2011-08-01A photograph of two gilded metal murtis seated side by side before a red sequined backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, and has a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a dark braided hairstyle, jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers and green leaves, and a small green parrot-like bird perches near the central hands. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-01Photograph of a metal murti pair seated on a white-draped dais before a red sparkly curtain and gilded arch. The left figure wears an orange turban with a green gem, orange dhoti, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum. The right figure has long black hair in a braid, gold jewellery, a maroon garment and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose malas. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth with rudraksha beads and a silver-framed base is decorated with red and white flower garlands. The scene is a deity murti display, not a living person.2011-08-01December 14 20102010-12-14Two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a draped throne against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a maroon sari with gold border, long black braid with flowers, ornate jeweled necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves, and a brass plate with a scalloped rim sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-11-03A photograph of a metal murti of a male and female deity pair seated under a gold-framed arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a crown, and many necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand with the other hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears an orange and green sari, a tall black hair crown, and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands, and a blue-grey draped seat sits beneath them above a snake-hooded metal base, a kalasha-like vessel, and rudraksha malas. No living people are visible.2011-08-02A gilded arch frames a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped platform before a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy jewelled necklaces and a patterned shawl, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a crown and layered gold necklaces with a purple and red sari, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple garlands hang over both, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are visible; the images are statues.2010-09-17A temple shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, holds a staff-like ceremonial implement in one raised hand and shows an open palm gesture. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a green and gold garment and layered jewelry, with a red and white garland. Both are draped in garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves, with a silver offering tray with lit lamps and fruit set in front. At the lower right edge a partially visible golden figure wears a yellow turban.2011-08-02A blurry photograph of two golden utsava murtis, a male and a female deity, standing side by side before a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a tall crown, orange and green cloth, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand with a dark staff visible below. The female figure wears a tall crown, layered pearl-like necklaces, and a red and gold silk sari, and holds a small golden object. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a wooden ceiling with carved panels is visible above.A photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity pair under an ornate gilded arch with a deep red draped curtain behind. The left figure holds a trident and a damaru-like hand drum, wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold necklaces and purple tassels. The right figure wears a tall white and red jewelled crown, pink and gold earrings, and a gold necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses. No physical people are shown; the figures are statues.2014-11-04