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Photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side within a gold-framed arched shrine niche against a dark red curtain, in a stone-carved temple. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red garment, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with a red and white disc pattern, a purple and red sari, and heavy gold jewellery. Two tall gold oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on either side of the arch. No physical people are visible.

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Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18Photograph of a pair of golden-faced deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine niche before a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment, holding a gold trident and a staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a black and gold crown with circular red and gold motifs, a magenta and purple sari, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both wear large jewelled earrings, and red and yellow garlands drape from their shoulders. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18A photograph of two golden deity murti statues in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment with a blue sash, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with layered beaded and gold necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown with red and white motifs, a purple and magenta sari with a green-and-red border, and heavy gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps flank both sides, and a deep red curtain backs the arch. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with dark red drapery behind. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red and gold garment, a trident-like staff and multiple beaded necklaces, with a blue and pink cloth draped at the lap. The figure on the right wears an ornate black and gold crown, a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and red garlands. Both have long red and yellow flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a colourful offering with flowers sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18A pair of golden-bodied deity murti stand together in a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with a deep red velvet drape behind. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold chest covering with layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The female figure wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a layered jewelled necklace, and a purple and magenta skirt with a gold border. Red and yellow garlands hang over both figures. Golden oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and a blue curtain hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18A golden murti of a seated divine couple on a red velvet-draped throne within a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a trident, a jewelled chest ornament, a rudraksha mala and a blue-and-gold garment. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a blue sari with silver borders, holding a green fruit. Yellow and red flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a brass tray of flowers sits at right. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-11-09A photograph of a temple shrine showing two decorated deity murti standing within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, red and gold garments, a belt with silver ornaments, layered beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver embellishments, a purple and orange sari, layered gold and silver necklaces and red garlands draped over the shoulders. Both have bright decorated faces and jewelled armbands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and yellow and green garlands hang at the base. No people are visible.2009-06-18December 28 20082008-12-28