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A photograph of two processional deity murtis seated together on a golden arched palanquin against a bright red draped backdrop, with palm trees and stone sculptures behind. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with white beaded necklaces and a green and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, orange skirt, and a layered white and red garland of flowers. Both are draped in marigold and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible.

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A large gilded statue group of a four-armed deity pair seated on a throne-like platform before a deep red draped backdrop inside a carved golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange and green garments, a red and white beaded necklace, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure beside him wears an ornate crown, orange and green sari, layered white pearl necklaces and bangles. Palm trees and greenery surround the statue. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-09-29Two metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28June 30 20132013-06-30June 02 20132013-06-02June 15 20132013-06-15A pair of life-sized golden figures seated on a decorated throne under an ornate gold arch draped with red fabric. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange-red turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident, and is adorned with rudraksha beads, a white ceremonial necklace and jewelled garlands, with a dark green dhoti. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a black crown, orange-red sari with silver embroidery, and layered necklaces and bangles. Palm trees appear behind. Both figures are statues, not living people.2013-06-13A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated together on a raised platform inside a carved golden arched frame, set against a deep red drape with palm fronds and greenery outside. The figure on the left, with four arms, holds a trident and wears an orange turban, a red garment, and layered white and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears an elaborate jeweled crown, an orange sari with green border and gold ornaments, and is seated beside the first. Both are rendered in gold-toned surfaces with bright pink and magenta draped cloth at their base. These are statues, not living people.2013-09-28A photograph of a pair of ceremonial murti figures, one a male deity holding a trident and a small hand drum, the other a female figure with a black crown-like headdress, both adorned with garlands of marigolds and red flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garments, while the female wears an orange sari. They sit before a pink draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues shown in a decorated outdoor setting.2013-06-24Two golden statues of a deity pair seated in an ornate gilded arch against a bright red-pink cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and red turban, rudraksha mala beads and a silver-embroidered sash, holding a trident in one hand and a drum-like instrument in the other. The female figure wears an orange sari, layered silver and gold necklaces and a dark pointed crown with silver ornaments. Both have gilded faces. Palm fronds appear at the upper right. These are deity murti, not living people.2013-06-07Outdoor photograph of a life-sized golden murti of a male and female deity pair seated together on a raised platform within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a red-and-white garland, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like object in another; the female figure wears an orange-red sari with green border, a tall gold crown, and layered white and red beaded necklaces. Both wear magenta skirts beneath. A deep maroon velvet drape backs the arch, with green palms and foliage around. No physical people are visible.2013-09-25Outdoor photograph of a life-size pair of painted statues seated on a pink-draped platform within an ornate golden arched frame. The seated male figure wears a red-orange turban with a golden crown, a black rudraksha-style mala with white beads, a trishul in his left hand and a raised right hand, with dark green trousers and a golden waist sash. The female figure beside him wears an orange sari, layered silver-white necklaces, a navy headpiece and holds a lotus-like item. The figures are deity murti or murti-style statues, not people. A blue-grey statue stands at the right edge and foliage surrounds the scene.2013-05-30Two golden statues of a male deity and a female deity are seated on a raised pedestal inside a gilded arch, set against a draped pink and red cloth backdrop with palm fronds and greenery visible outside. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garment with dark green trousers, a rudraksha mala, a white ornamental necklace, and holds a trident. The female figure wears an orange saree, layered gold and white necklaces, and a black headdress. Both are depicted as statues, not living people.2013-06-12