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A gilded deity murti of a male and female pair seated together on a red-draped altar beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, a red-and-gold garment and jewelled ornaments, and holds a golden trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and pink sari with gold border, layered white and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and a green flower in her hair, and holds a yellow and purple flower garland. Jewelled brass vessels with gemstone-set stems sit in the lower foreground. The statues are not physical people.

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A 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.2011-01-21Photograph of a deity murti pair in an arched gold frame against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident and a serpent-topped staff, heavy white and silver necklaces, and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right has a golden face, a black and gold headdress with pearl strands, large earrings and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow and purple blooms. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-03Two 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.2010-09-15Gilded 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.2010-02-03A 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.2010-02-03A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, a male and female figure, displayed in a golden arched niche against a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a teal dhoti, a silver and red ornamental necklace, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink and silver sari, layered necklaces, and a tall crown, with a hand raised in blessing. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white, and the scene sits on a decorated silver seat.2010-09-28A 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.2011-01-21Two gilded statues of deity murti seated side by side on a red draped throne-like backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-and-red turban, a pink garment, a jeweled red-and-white collar, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl and jewel necklaces, large earrings, a cream and gold sari with a red-and-white border, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have white and red forehead markings and are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The setting is a stone temple architecture with carved pillars.2016-06-15September 16 20132013-09-16