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Two gilded deity murti stand together on a temple platform before a purple satin skirt draped over the base. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered white and red floral garlands, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a drooping ornate headpiece, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace-like object. The figure on the right wears a deep orange-red brocade sari, red and white flower garlands, bangles and a long black braid, holding a small green parrot on the hand. Red stone steps with white risers and a shrine interior with hanging decorations lie behind them.

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A photograph of two gilded deity murti statues seated side by side on a purple cloth-draped platform in a temple hall. The larger figure, a four-armed male deity, wears an orange turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered white and red-bead garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a conch-like object. Beside him a female murti in an orange-red brocade sari with gold border wears jasmine and red flower garlands and a long braid. Stone steps with red and white stripes and a fabric backdrop with other deity images are behind them. No living people are visible.2011-06-09Two bronze-coloured processional murti figures seated side by side on a striped step, a male and a female deity. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown, a white dhoti edged in gold, a purple skirt-like lower drape, rudraksha-style beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff, a trident-like implement and a ceremonial gourd-shaped object. The female figure wears a dark red and gold brocade sari, layered silver-and-gem necklaces, a long braid and a bindi. Both have ornate earrings and jewellery. Background shows a pillared hall and a black cloth canopy. This is a photograph of deity murti; no living people are visible.2011-06-07Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05Two golden statues seated side by side on a tiered white and red striped stepped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a golden implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold trim, layered ornate necklaces, earrings and red bangles, and holds one arm outward. Behind them is an open pillared hall, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti draped with a marigold garland. Potted plants flank the steps against orange walls.2011-08-02A photograph of two gilded statues of a deity couple standing together in a covered outdoor space. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red garment, white and jewelled garland necklaces, and a teal and purple lower wrap, holding a gold trident-like staff and a drum-like instrument in raised hands. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with jewelled borders, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a gold staff with a small green parrot perched on it. A teal and orange cloth drapes the figures. Behind them are striped steps and a metal framework roof.2011-08-01A pair of gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a metal-roofed open pavilion. The male figure wears a yellow turban with a crescent ornament, red garment, teal and gold lower drapery, and a gold shawl, holding a drum-like hand implement and a long staff across his lap; the female figure wears a purple and dark blue sari with silver jewelry, long black hair, and a red blouse, with her hand raised. Both have layered white floral garlands and silver necklaces, and the purple cloth of their seat spreads below. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2011-08-03June 10 20112011-06-10A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped base in front of white-and-red steps and a covered hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with gold border, a sash and a heavy white and red-stone necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right has long black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled trim, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small staff. No living people are visible.2011-08-03Two gilded life-size statues of a deity pair seated side by side on a purple cloth draped platform under a dark roof. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown-like headdress, a red garment, a teal dhoti with gold border, and holds a golden mace-like staff; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with a maroon shawl, elaborate jewelled necklaces and a jewelled headpiece. Both are adorned with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and heavy ornaments. These are statues, not physical people.2011-07-30A pair of gilded murti statues seated side by side, decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers and silver jewellery. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a white dhoti and black trousers, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a deep magenta sari with a gold border, a braided plait wrapped with flowers, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a teal and purple draped platform in a covered open pavilion with white and red steps behind them. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-06-26Two gilded deity murti sit side by side against a bright orange draped backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a red and gold turban, holds a golden trident and a raised hand gesture, and is draped in a white silk dhoti with purple border, garlanded with red and yellow flowers and rudraksha-like beads. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a crown of white jasmine, has ornate jewelry, and wears a magenta sari with gold border, with white jasmine and red garlands around her neck. A coiled cobra appears at the base between them. The scene reads as a decorated temple image during worship.2013-09-16