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Two 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.

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Two golden metal deity murtis, with faces and hands gilded, are displayed in close view against a warm brown draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a teal blue garment with jeweled necklaces, and raises a gold hand holding a curved sword. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments and a green garment, adorned with a thick red flower garland and layered jeweled necklaces. A gold hand is raised in blessing. Both murtis are decorated with ornate jewelry and garlands.2011-02-20 +1 copiesFebruary 20 20112011-02-20A gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch frames two large deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti-style lower garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding a sword and a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, a green sari with gold border, and a red garland around the neck. Beneath them a smaller murti or ritual figure is draped in red flower garlands, an orange and green cloth, gold bangles and a gold waist band. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a hanging ornament of green stones hangs above.2011-02-20A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02A 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.2010-09-15A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carving holds two figures seated on a white-draped platform before a deep orange backdrop. The figure on the left, in red turban, blue dhoti and gold ornaments, holds a sword and a staff, with a large rudraksha-style chest garland; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a crown with gemstones and red floral garlands. Both appear to be deity murtis rather than living people. Below them a small figure in orange and green cloth with a red flower garland sits in front of a golden cobra-hooded canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a gold peacock-topped stand at each edge.2011-02-20A 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.2011-01-28June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesClose view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a gold floral ornament, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and holds a gold hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, layered gem necklaces, and a blue blouse with a green silk skirt. Red and white flower offerings rest in the foreground. The statues are not living people.2013-06-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-24