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Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown with a green gem, a trident-like staff in one hand and a jewelled garland of white and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown, a green and gold sari with orange border, and a matching garland. Both hold ceremonial items and wear layered necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. Brass oil lamps stand on a gold tray in the foreground.

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Two ornately dressed metal deity murtis stand together on a gilded arched shrine with a red sparkling curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, and is draped in a blue lower garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange garment, and layered necklaces. Both are adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and an ornate gold lamp-like tray with green jewelled finials sits in front.2011-08-02Two 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.2011-08-02Two 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.2011-08-02Two gilded murti statues seated side by side in a temple shrine against a red sparkling curtain framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jeweled ornamental mala, holds a ceremonial staff topped with a serpent-like finial, and raises a hand with jeweled design. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and a layered necklace. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands and green leaves.2011-08-02July 08 20102010-07-08A 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.2011-08-02Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side in an ornate golden arch before a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-green garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and wears layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, orange garment, and multiple gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, and a brass kalasha-style offering plate with lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2014-09-09A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues seated side by side inside a gilded arched frame against a blue draped backdrop. The figure on the left is a male deity with a green and orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, layered necklaces and a trishul held in one hand. The figure on the right is a female deity wearing a golden crown, an orange sari and green blouse, multiple necklaces, and a garland. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and sit on a golden seat. The statues are a deity murti rather than living people.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated before a red draped backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, yellow garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown with jewelled ornaments, orange-gold sari, pearl necklaces and sits beside it. Both have garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped over their shoulders and arms. The image is a photograph of statues rather than living people.2010-02-20A 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.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and saffron-orange and yellow garments, holds a trident and a small drum-like staff, and wears layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, red and orange silk sari draped over the shoulder, and heavy jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. A brass kalasha and a small green parrot appear in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-05-13