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Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting, framed by a golden arch and long garlands of red and yellow flowers. The seated figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and red garments, holds a trident, and has a silver ornamental necklace; the seated figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, red skirt and floral garlands. A tall brass lamp with a flame stands at the right edge beside a white-draped altar, and a gold pillar ornament frames the left side. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated on a green-draped platform within a golden-framed niche with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red and white ornate garment, a large beaded necklace, and holds a tall staff. The figure on the right wears a gold and red crown, layered white and gold garlands, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are adorned with flower garlands in yellow, purple, pink and green. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a flower-decorated palanquin or chariot section appears at right. These are statues, not physical people.2010-10-11A photograph of a temple worship scene centred on a pair of gilded metal deity murtis, a male form in a red turban and a female form in a gold crown, both draped in jewelled necklaces and framed by an arch of marigolds, roses and garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands in front, his back to the camera, raising a ceremonial object toward the murtis. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a gold kalasha-shaped vessel and a gold trident-topped object wrapped in flowers.2015-11-16January 1st 2013February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold necklace and an embellished cream garment with jewelled armour-like shoulder ornaments. The figure on the right wears a red and gold dress, a dark cap with a red flower crown, heavy gold necklaces and large earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. A bronze kalasha-like vessel with a cobra motif stands at left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26October 12 20112011-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11May 29 20132013-05-29A temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform beneath a gilded arch. The central figures wear red and orange garments and gold ornaments; a tall silver kalasha stands in front of them. Two smaller figures in saffron robes with garlands flank the platform, and tall brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine under a wooden ceiling with carved stone columns and orange drapes. The murtis are statues, not living people.2011-07-15November 06 20112011-11-06