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Two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne decorated with green stones, in front of deep red velvet drapery and grey carved stone. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red cloth, carries a trident and a small ceremonial staff, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a crown. The figure on the right wears a red and blue sari, white flower garlands in the hair, and layered silver jewellery. Both have painted red lips and ornate silver ornaments, and are raised on a golden pedestal.

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A photograph of a temple shrine containing a pair of silver-toned deity murti seated together on a golden peetha or throne-like base decorated with green stones. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-style hand drum, wears a red turban-like cloth, and is adorned with layered necklaces and earrings. The female figure wears a blue and red sari, a black crown, and long garlands of white flowers and multiple necklaces. Deep red velvet drapes frame the shrine behind them, and marble arches surround the niche. Lower edge shows the top of a few small dark heads in the foreground. No living person is clearly identifiable in the frame.2007-08-11A pair of metallic deity murti statues in a temple shrine, set before draped red velvet hangings. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a red headcloth with a crescent ornament at the top, and is adorned with layered silver and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a turquoise blouse, a jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands and multiple necklaces, with its hand raised in blessing. The statues are polished and decorated with red lips and kumkum-style markings, and the scene shows no living people.2007-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of painted metal deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne-like seat in front of red velvet drapes. The left figure holds a trident and a small ritual staff, wears a red cloth head covering, a white ornamented crown-like headdress, and layered necklaces. The right figure wears a red and blue sari, a tall crown with garlands, and multiple necklaces. Garlands of flowers hang across the front of the seat, and an ornate carved stone arch frames the shrine. A partially visible person with dark hair appears at the lower left corner.2007-08-11Two painted deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a red velvet drape. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red garment with gold border, carries a trident and a small ornate staff, and wears layered white and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like head ornament, a blue choli and red sari, with pearl strands and a flower garland. Their faces are painted with red lips and rosy cheeks. White carved stone arches frame the shrine, and a few dark silhouettes of people appear at the bottom edge.2007-08-11A photograph of two painted metal or gilded deity murtis, a Shiva-form figure and a goddess-form figure, displayed on a stage in front of a red velvet drape within a grey stone temple setting. The male figure wears a blue and red turban, a teal and red shawl, gold and silver necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a peach-pink blouse with a pink skirt, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a red bindi. Both figures have raised hands and jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate appears.2007-08-26A photograph of two decorated deity murti figures standing in an arched stone shrine. The left figure, with a trident and a damaru-like staff, wears a blue and red turban, blue and orange drape, and layered white beaded necklaces. The right figure wears a silver crown, a pink and orange skirt, and silver jewelry. Behind them hangs a red velvet curtain, and a golden structure appears at the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2007-08-26May 18 20132013-05-18Two large gilded murti statues of a deity couple stand side by side in a temple pavilion before a dark red velvet drape. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered jewelled necklaces, a white shawl and a holds a golden trident, and a cobra-topped staff rises at his left side. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, an ornate crown with a halo-like arch, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. Carved stone columns and brackets frame the scene, with greenery visible through an opening at right.2008-01-18Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures. The figure on the left wears a copper-toned conical crown with a crescent, a blue and red-gold turban-like cloth, a red-lipped face, and layered jewelled necklaces with bright stones. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled headdress with red and green stones, a nose ring, red lips, a peach-orange silk garment and a dense jewelled necklace. A golden trident is visible at the left edge, with a red velvet backdrop behind the figures. No living people are visible.2007-08-26June 18 20092009-06-18Two painted deity murtis, a male and a female figure, stand side by side in a temple shrine against a stone wall and maroon curtain. The male figure, on the left, wears a tall blue and red turban, a red and teal shawl, a gold trident in his left hand, a white beaded garland and layered gold necklaces. The female figure, on the right, wears a pink and orange silk sari, a jewelled crown with white flower-like ornaments, a white garland and gold necklaces, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Both have gold-tinted faces with red lips and forehead markings. No human is visible in the frame.2007-08-26Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06