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A photograph of two metal murti figures seated before a red velvet backdrop with gold-embossed arch framing. The figure on the left is a deity murti with an orange turban-style crown, a trident and damaru-like drum raised in hand, and an orange-and-saffron dhoti. Beside it, a consort murti wears a dark maroon sari, layered gold necklaces, jewelled earrings and a black updo with a jewelled headpiece. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves. Their hands are adorned with bangles and jewelled hand coverings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars on the right.

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A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple displayed before a red sparkling curtain framed by gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange and maroon garments, rudraksha beads, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands; he is adorned with a jewelled glove-like hand covering. The female figure wears a maroon sari, layered gold necklaces, and a long braid, holding a green lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are present.2011-07-31Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31A gilded deity murti pair in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a silver chest adornment and layered necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement, with yellow and purple garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown with pearl-like ornaments, jewelled necklaces and a green sari with red border, holding a lotus-like object and a flower garland. These are statues, not living people.2010-02-03Gilded 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.2010-02-03Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13June 25 20132013-06-25Two metal deity murtis seated side by side under an orange-gold draped canopy, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. The left murti holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace. The right murti wears a jewelled crown, red garment and multiple necklaces. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-26Photograph 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.2010-02-03Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated on a throne-like dais before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a purple and orange turban, red garment, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. The female figure wears an orange sari, a black braided hairstyle with gold headpiece, and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. The statues are deity murti, not living people, and no people are physically present.2009-06-15Two golden metal murti statues sit side by side against a pink draped curtain within an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange and red turban, rudraksha mala, white floral necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the right figure wears a gold conical crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces, large earrings, and an orange garment. Both are adorned with yellow and red garlands and have red tilak markings. A small green parrot perches on a staff near the right figure. The scene is a deity murti display, not living people.2013-07-02September 03 20142014-09-03Photograph of two gilded murti statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red sequined backdrop and ornate gold arch. The male deity on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, an orange-and-gold dhoti, rudraksha beads and gold necklaces, and holds a silver staff with a jeweled hand. The female figure on the right wears a maroon sari with gold border, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a long black braid and jeweled earrings, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold and green leaves. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31