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Photograph of a dark stone murti of a seated deity with an orange turban and a white dhoti-style garment, adorned with gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled pendant and a jewelled hand-ornament, and a second, smaller dark stone murti beside it wearing a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both murtis are garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and jasmine garlands with green leaves, set in a dark niche framed by gilded arch decoration. The figures are statues, not living people.

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Two black stone deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, framed by ornate gold carved niches and foliage behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti-like cloth, a jeweled necklace and a red-and-white garland, with a raised hand showing a ring. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown and a yellow, red and green garland. Both are heavily adorned with gold and jeweled ornaments for a festival decoration.2011-04-17Two dark stone murti figures seated side by side inside a gilded arched shrine niche, decorated with garlands of yellow and red marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a white dhoti with a maroon and gold border, and heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a blue silk garment with gold zari, with gold and gem ornaments at the waist and chest. Their hands are raised in blessing poses. Dark foliage fills the background and a small brass vessel sits at the base.2011-04-17Outdoor photo of a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal beneath a gilded arch, with a leafy tree behind. The male figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, white dhoti with a maroon border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant. The female figure wears a crown, a blue silk sari with gold border and ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below them sits a white marble figure in a blue and gold sari with a red-stone necklace, raising one hand in blessing. Readable Tamil text appears on a red board at the bottom edge.2011-04-17Two dark-stone deity murtis stand under a canopy of orange and maroon silk at night, decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands, yellow marigold garlands and beaded yellow-and-white necklaces. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a jewelled crown and a glittering blue and silver breastplate, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pointed jewelled crown, silver ornaments and a blue garment. Gold-toned ornate framing surrounds them and dark trees fill the background. No physical people are visible.2010-12-29A black stone murti of a deity is decorated for a festival at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth with a jeweled forehead ornament, a red bindi-like stone, and a white and gold necklace of layered beads. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and red flowers drape over the shoulders and arms, with green leaves. A gilded carved backdrop of ornate scrollwork stands behind the figure. No physical person is visible.2011-04-17A photograph of black stone deity murti of a seated god and goddess under an ornately carved golden arch, decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border, an orange headcloth, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha mala with a pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a crown and gold jewellery. A small white marble figure in a blue head covering and blue sari, with hands folded in greeting, sits in front on the dark pedestal. Green foliage shows through the arch behind. No physical people are visible.2011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17Night photograph of a shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. Two black stone murti figures sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange cloth on his head, gold and beaded necklaces, and a white and red-bordered dhoti; the female figure wears a blue silk sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers. A small seated white figure in a blue garment and garland kneels in front, with scattered white flowers on the step. A brass lamp and a floral decoration sit at the side, and a sign at the base reads the names of the deities.2011-04-17Outdoor photograph of a large black stone statue of a seated deity couple beneath leafy green trees, framed by a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a white dhoti with gold border, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff. The female deity wears a gold crown, purple and orange silk sari, and heavy jewellery. Both are garlanded with green, yellow and red floral garlands. Below them sits a smaller white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha beads and white jasmine garlands, with hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people; the marble figure wears a pink flower on its turban.2011-10-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a flower-covered altar. A dark-faced seated male murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, white dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist belt. Beside him a dark-faced female murti in a purple silk sari with gold zari border wears a jewelled crown and a nose ring. A smaller white figure in a brown head covering and jewelled necklace sits in front. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers frame the arrangement, and a violet bird emblem appears at the upper left. These are statues, not living people.2018-01-31April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti pair seated together under a golden arch garlanded with bands of marigold and bright flowers in red, yellow, orange and white. The figure on the left has a black stone face with a vertical tilak, a gold crown, layered silver and bead necklaces, and gold arm ornaments holding objects. The figure on the right has a gold-painted face, a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a jewelled necklace and a nose ring. Both are decorated with silver-toned embroidered sashes. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2007-04-18