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A photograph of a golden metal murti pair seated on an ornate chariot-like throne in a temple setting. The left figure, male, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha-style mala and a trident-shaped staff in hand. The right figure, female, wears a dark maroon sari, a long black braid, a tall ornamented headdress and layered necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and set against a red curtain framed by a gilded arch. Golden horse heads decorate the chariot in the lower left, with green foliage beneath. These are statues, not living people.

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A photograph of a pair of silver-gold deity murtis seated side by side on an orange-draped throne-like platform before a red shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a silver trident with a jeweled face. The figure on the right has long black hair in a braid, a gold crown-like headpiece, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a maroon garment, and is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves that drape across both figures.2011-07-31Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.2011-08-01A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain inside a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban-style crown, orange dhoti, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; the figure on the right wears a dark crown, maroon garment and layered white and gold necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. A decorative gold frame with carved patterns surrounds them, and a blue curtain is visible at right edge. No physical people are present in the frame apart from a partly visible figure at far right edge, which appears to be a statue.2011-07-31July 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red and gold backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a jeweled trident-like staff. The figure on the right has long dark hair in a braid, a crown-like headdress, multiple ornate necklaces, and wears a deep maroon and orange garment, with a hand raised in blessing. Both are adorned with marigold and red flower garlands in yellow, green and red. The scene resembles a temple-style display of deity murti figures.2011-07-31A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garland of yellow and red flowers, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a broad gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a dark red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a yellow and red garland. A large silver-toned peetha with a kalasha-like ornament sits below them, decorated with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity and consort seated on a white pleated skirt base before a red sequined drapery and a gold-leaf arch. The left figure, male, has a bright orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, and wears an orange checked dhoti with bead anklets. The right figure, female, wears a maroon sari with a gold border, layered pearl necklaces and a long braid, holding a flower. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Ornate silver and gilt detailing covers the figures.2011-07-31A 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.2011-07-31August 17 20112011-08-17Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a raised pedestal before a red velvet backdrop with sparkling embroidery and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange sash, a blue lower garment, a jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with white and red flower garlands, green leaves, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Offerings are arranged in front on a golden tray.2011-08-02December 28 20112011-12-28Two golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated palanquin or ratha, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather, a cream and gold embroidered garment, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red flower garland, heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. A bronze cobra-hooded staff stands at the left edge, and a golden arch frames the top. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-12-26