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A photograph of two golden deity murti decorated for worship against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, wears an orange and magenta turban, a red tilak, and layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow and pink flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk garment with gold embroidery, and holds a lotus-stem staff, with a yellow and pink marigold garland and green leaves. Gold kalasha-style ornaments and fresh greenery surround them, with a brass tray of offerings at the lower right.

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Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple stand against a hot pink silk backdrop within a gold-carved frame. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small vessel, wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold dress and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk garment with gold border and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. Both are draped in yellow and red flower garlands with green leaves. In the lower right, a brass plate holds green leaves and decorative offerings.2011-02-08A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated before a magenta silk backdrop, adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a golden trident and a hand raised in a mudra, wearing jewelled necklaces and a pink-and-green garment. The figure on the right wears an ornate tiered crown, a green silk sari with gold border, a long necklace and holds a lotus-stem staff. A brass plate with green leaves and coconut-shaped offerings sits in the lower right, and a decorative gold arch frames the scene. The murtis are statues, not living people.2011-02-08Close-up photograph of two golden murti figures of deities seated before a magenta silk backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery and holds a gold trident and a small gold vessel. The right figure wears a tall crowned headdress, a green sari-style garment with gold ornaments and a green-and-gold embellished arch behind. Both murti have painted eyes and bindi marks.2011-02-08A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07A photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues seated side by side against a magenta silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban with a jeweled crown ornament, holds a golden trident and a small golden vessel, and has a multi-strand jeweled necklace. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a tall ornate jeweled crown, a green silk blouse with a silver-embroidered border, and a jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with marigold and green leaf garlands with red and purple flowers.2011-02-08Two gilded deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side under a gold-brocade canopy. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the right figure wears a tall conical crown and a magenta garment. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves, and wear layered jeweled necklaces. A gold ornamental fan or umbrella rises behind them, and a brass tray with small offerings sits at lower right. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-01-31August 15 20102010-08-15Close view of two large golden deity murti statues on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a red garment, jewelled gold necklaces and paisley earrings, and holds a trident in one hand, with a yellow and purple flower garland at its side. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari and a jewelled crown-like headdress with layered gold and gem necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated. Garlands of marigold and leaves frame the lower edge of the image.2009-08-17A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais within a large ornate gold arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown, a trident in one hand, a green garment with a jewelled breastplate, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, layered gold necklaces, and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a brass-coloured offering tray with small lamps rests at the bottom of the frame. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13A 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.2010-09-17Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta silk backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chest ornament, holding a trident and a small ceremonial implement in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, green silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves.2011-02-08A ceremonial murti pair in a temple shrine, shown as statues rather than living people. A male deity form on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange turban, a crown with a crescent, a blue garment, a rudraksha mala and heavy gold jewellery. A female deity form on the right wears a blue sari with a silver-and-gold crown and necklaces. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang around them, and a golden Shiva lingam with a silver-decorated base and green-tipped mukhas sits in front. A red drape and gold arched frame form the background. The lower left shows a white-clad figure partly visible.2010-08-30