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A 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.

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October 11 20102010-10-11January 1st 2013 +1 copiesPhotograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis of a male and female divine couple, seated in a gold-curtained shrine niche with a carved stone arch. The male murti wears a green and red turban, a red and orange sash, a trident in one hand, and red and yellow flower garlands; the female murti wears a jewelled crown, a long gold necklace, red garland, and holds a golden staff. Festival decoration with glossy gilt surfaces and fresh marigold and green leaf garlands.2011-12-28Golden utsava murti pair seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style vehicle, draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, a red sash with green edging, a trident and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female deity wears a tall gold crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces and large earrings, holding a gold lotus-like object. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands in the lower left foreground. Stone pillars frame the scene.2009-12-23Photograph of two golden deity murtis in a temple shrine, decorated with abundant red, yellow, green and orange garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange headdress with a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff and ornate jewelled armour; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a golden dhoti. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a lit oil lamp stand in front, with golden ritual implements at the lower right and a red cloth hanging on the right wall. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA golden murti of a seated deity couple inside an ornate gilded arch, with a tall crown-like headdress, a green and orange turban-style crown on the male figure, and ornate jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, while the female figure sits beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape over the figures, and a brass kalasha stands in front on a peetha-like base. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17January 01 20132013-01-01October 11 20102010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29A 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.2011-07-15Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28