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Two gilded deity murti sit side by side against a magenta backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold necklace, and holds a golden staff-like ritual object with a green-jeweled hand. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a black jeweled crown, and holds a small golden object near the chest. Both wear red and yellow flower garlands and jeweled necklaces. In front, a golden tray holds five lamp-like vessels with green stones and fresh flower offerings. These are statues, not people.

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Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a gilded throne-like arch against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left, with four arms and a white turban topped by a crown, wears a white dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden ritual object in one hand. The figure on the right wears a blue sari, a jewelled crown, and gold necklaces, and is garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Both are adorned with garlands, gemstone jewellery and gold ornaments, and a decorated gold plate with kalasha-like lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2011-02-02Two golden processional deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne-like seat under an ornate gilded arch in a temple setting. The left figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a gem-studded hand. The right figure wears a dark ornate crown, a teal blue garment, and a red and green necklace, holding a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers. In the foreground a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment and a brown patterned shawl wears a yellow and purple flower garland and a silver necklace on a dark cloth, facing the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial display of festival murtis.2011-02-02A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a yellow satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, silver and gemstone necklaces and a dark blue lower garment, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a trident. The female figure wears a black crown, silver jewellery and a blue garment. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a copper vessel and a fan-shaped plate with lamps appear in front. No people are visible.2011-01-28A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a jewelled red chest pendant and a blue and gold garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a small green parrot in one hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sit five golden lamps on a brass tray with green leaves and a red offering.2010-11-09A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15Two golden deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch against a bright orange drape at a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red tilak and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-entwined staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue silk garment with a red and white flower garland, and carries a golden staff. Both are decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, and a green garland-covered kalasha or ornamental vessel stands in front of them. The scene shows deity murti worship, not people.2013-04-17 +2 copiesA golden murti pair of deities seated within a gilded arched niche against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti-style cloth draped over the shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, a jewelled golden crown, and a long garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves; one hand holds a sword-like staff and another is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an orange sari with a jewelled golden crown and ornate necklaces and earrings, also garlanded with marigolds. Below, a brass plate holds small golden lamps with green-jewelled decoration and leafy garnish. The statues are decorated with flowers and jewellery as a deity murti display.2011-09-03 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has an orange turban and crown, a trident held upright, and a bejewelled teal and purple garment with a multi-stranded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and gold sari-like garment and red necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves and a lamp-like brass stand. Carved stone pillars and gold leaf ornamentation frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-09June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a copper-brown draped backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a curved sword in one hand while a gold hand gestures beside it. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a green and gold sari, and a long red flower garland with a large jewelled necklace. In the foreground, a silver tray holds a row of green-stoned gold fingertip-like ornaments. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2011-02-20 +1 copiesTwo gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21