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Two painted metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden arched shrine before a red curtain. The figure on the left, with a multicoloured striped turban and holding a staff and a ritual mace, wears a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers, and holds a golden staff. A white kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. The statues are decorated for worship in a temple setting, with carved gold ornamentation framing the shrine.

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December 16 20102010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16December 14 20102010-12-14A 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.2010-09-28Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14A photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. Two gold-faced deity murtis are seated side by side on a red cushioned dais, the left one wearing a multicoloured striped turban, a trident-like staff and layered gold necklaces, the right one wearing a tall jeweled crown, a teal blouse and a yellow-green sari with a fringed border. Both are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground a silver lamp stand and a silver bird ornament stand near the shrine, while a small bowl of green leaves sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-16Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple are seated within an arched golden frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink turban and carries a trident and a small drum-shaped ritual object, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a pink sari with silver borders, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled headpiece, and holds a green leaf. Stone temple pillars and carved walls frame the scene.2010-12-16Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated on a purple draped platform in front of a gold-framed green shimmering backdrop inside a temple hall. The seated male figure, a metal deity murti, wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with white dhoti and orange shawl, and an ornate ornate silver breastplate. Beside him a female murti in a red and gold skirt with a crown and long necklaces stands. Red and white garlands drape both figures. At right, an orange curtain and a brass oil lamp stand. No living persons are visible, so the figures are statues.2011-09-17April 28 20132013-04-28July 03 20132013-07-03December 16 20102010-12-16