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A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side before a deep orange-red drape within a richly carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a large embossed gold medallion, a pearl garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace over an ornate jeweled collar; its raised right hand shows an open palm with a gold ritual mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jeweled crown with a red tilak, large jeweled earrings and a layered pearl and red bead necklace. Red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot sits near the right figure's shoulder.

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Two golden murti statues of deities sit side by side in a gilded arch framed by deep red silk drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a white pearl garland, has a raised hand in abhaya mudra and holds a small ornate staff; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown with a dark cap-like headdress and holds a staff with a green parrot perched atop it. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, large earrings and garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves. A wooden tray with white flower garland and offerings sits in front. No living people are visible.2013-07-04Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13April 24 20132013-04-24Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under a red velvet canopy inside an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident, and is heavily adorned with diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled hand. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gem necklaces and a golden-brown sari. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them, and a bejewelled nagaraja-style hood appears below. In the foreground a partially visible person in an orange turban sits before the figures.2010-11-03October 11 20102010-10-11October 15 20132013-10-15September 24 20112011-09-24Two golden deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and green turban with a golden crown, a gold raised right hand in abhaya mudra, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a heavy gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a golden crown with jewelled ornaments, green and red stone necklaces, and an orange beaded mala. Both are draped with red rose garlands and green leaves, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-08-02Two gilded metal murti figures of a divine couple are seated side by side against a red silk backdrop, framed by thick garlands of red roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament and pearl strands, heavy gold necklaces set with green and red stones, and raises a hand in abhaya gesture while holding a gold staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate black and gold crown with a red tassel, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and a red sari, holding a gold lotus-like object. A small green parrot perches on the figure's raised hand. The scene resembles temple wedding-style decoration with dense flower garlands and jeweled adornment.2012-05-02A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, a large rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a blue gem pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a staff-like attribute. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a deep red sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. The photograph shows the sanctum statues rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2013-07-25Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a deep red-brown turban with a gold crown ornament and jeweled pendant, a gold pendant necklace, and a green-tinged sash; it holds a golden staff. The right figure wears a tall gold conical crown, a green sari-style garment, a jeweled necklace and large paisley-shaped earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Figures are statues, not living people.2017-08-02