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Two decorated murti statues stand before a red sequined curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange shawl, holds a silver staff-like ritual object in one raised hand, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and white and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a black tall headdress, a green and gold sari, gold jewellery and a garland of white and red flowers. Both have gold faces and jewelled ornaments.

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Two gilded murti statues of deities stand side by side before a red sequined drape framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a white sacred thread, a golden trident-topped staff held in one hand and a jewelled open hand raised in blessing, with layered gold and gem necklaces and a garland of red roses and white flowers. The right figure wears a tall black crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and carries a lotus-shaped object, also draped in a garland of red and white flowers with green leaves. Both faces are painted with red lips and bindu marks. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02A pair of gilded deity murtis stands before a red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver trident-like staff; the figure on the right has a tall black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The scene reads as a temple altar display of deity murtis.2011-08-02Two golden murti statues stand in a shrine framed by a gilded arch and a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, heavy jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, holding a staff with a cobra-hooded top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari with orange border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-08-02Two golden murti statues of a deity pair stand against a red sequined curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a gold face, a dark stone-like bead necklace and a multi-strand garland of white flowers and red roses, and holds a trident-like staff with a snake and an open jewelled palm. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and the same red and white rose garland. Green leaves are tucked into both garlands. No people are visible.2011-08-02A photograph of a gilded murti pair of Sundareshwara and Meenakshi as deity figures, not living people, seated under a gold arched frame against a red draped backdrop. The male deity wears an orange and blue turban, a jeweled crown ornament, a gold and jeweled necklace, and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female deity wears a tall jeweled crown, a green sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, and holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with red roses and green leaves, and a lit brass lamp row with flames sits in front.2011-04-07June 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of two large silver-toned deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati standing before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent moon, an orange turban, a green garment, layered silver and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The right figure wears a dark crown, a peach and green sari-style garment, silver jewelry and holds a red and yellow flower garland. Both are adorned with silver ornaments and garlands of red roses and yellow flowers.2009-12-17A photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.2009-12-17Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated in front of a dark blue cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red-marked forehead, dense layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand; he holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a tiered crown with a jewelled headpiece, heavy necklaces and a green skirt, with a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers draped across her. The statues are garlanded and adorned as for worship. No physical people are visible.2008-10-27Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a raised pedestal before a red velvet backdrop with sparkling embroidery and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange sash, a blue lower garment, a jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with white and red flower garlands, green leaves, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Offerings are arranged in front on a golden tray.2011-08-02A gilded metal murti of a deity pair seated before a red sequined curtain within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy layered necklaces, and a dense jewelled garland of white and red flowers, holding a staff-like ornament in one raised hand and a jewelled palm-shaped hand gesture in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall black headdress with a silver ornament, a green and gold sari with a jewelled necklace, and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh greenery and flowers. No physical people are visible.2011-08-02Photograph 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.2011-08-01