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Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat within a gold-carved arch, set against a copper-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti, a teal-and-gold garland of tiered necklaces, and raises a sword, with another hand held in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and orange sari, and jeweled necklaces, holding a long staff. Red marigold garlands drape both figures and the seat, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch. No living people are visible.

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A 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.2011-02-20February 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.2011-02-20July 08 20102010-07-08June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed altar against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent moon, carries a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a blue dhoti with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-orange sari and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red, yellow and green garlands. In front sits a gold ornate kalasha-shaped vessel with a bull-shaped gold base and green stones, flanked by gold oil lamps. Setting is a temple shrine, with the deities worshipped in a darshan setting.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Photograph of a temple sanctum shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of deity murtis. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange-and-red turban with green and gold ornamentation, while the consort murti wears a purple and yellow sari with layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a shivalinga-style base with a silver covering sits in front, decorated with flowers. No people are visible.2009-12-16July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a temple shrine showing a richly decorated sanctum. Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against an orange and red drape within a gold-ornamented arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-like staff, and an orange-gold necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal and yellow sari, and a jewelled necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape a silver lingam-shaped form in the foreground, set over a blue cloth. A brass oil lamp stands on each side, and a smaller figure in an orange turban and green drape stands in the right niche. No living people are visible.2013-06-17A 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.2011-01-28Two 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 copies