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A golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like base in front of a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a red garment. The seated female figure beside him wears a red and pink sari, a dark jeweled crown, layered necklaces and earrings, and holds a lotus-like hand gesture. Both are adorned with marigold and purple flower garlands, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits below them. These are statues, not living people, and no identifiable living person is shown.

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A golden murti of a seated deity couple framed by an ornate gilded arch against red drapery. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident in his hand, and a red garment with a gold-and-bead necklace, layered mala strands and a gold pendant. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a pink-and-red sari, layered white and gold necklaces and jewelled earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a brass plate of lamps or offerings rests in front. The image is a statue, not a living person, and no a person candidate is present.2011-01-21A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with red drapery behind them. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban with a crown, an ornate gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a small pot-like object. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and pink sari, a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands draped over their shoulders and a kalasha-like ornament sits at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-21A photograph of two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a red mark on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari with ornate silver jewellery, a jewelled headdress and a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over the shoulder. A woven basket with decorative offerings sits in the foreground.2011-01-21Two 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.2010-09-15August 03 20102010-08-03March 31 20132013-03-31A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two painted statues seated side by side on a raised platform before red drapery. The figure on the left, a deity murti with a red and orange turban, holds a trident and a small pot, wears a red and gold garland and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari, a tiered silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a brass vessel with green-tipped hanging ornaments sits at their base. Ornate gold carved frames surround the arch.2011-01-21Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03September 22 20092009-09-22January 14 20102010-01-14A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03