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Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a carved golden canopy with a red curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a tall crown, gold necklaces and a ceremonial staff topped with a cobra-hood finial in one hand, with the other hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jeweled crown, layered gold and white beaded necklaces and a green gem at the waist, holding a lotus-tipped staff. Both have red tilak marks on their foreheads. The murtis are being carried in a procession at a temple chariot setting, with bamboo scaffolding visible at the right.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine before a red curtain and carved golden pillars. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold crown-like headdress, a gold necklace and a jewelled chest ornament, and holds one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a red patterned garment, a tall jewelled crown, long gold necklaces, and dangling paisley earrings, with one hand raised. Both have red tilak marks on their foreheads.2006-10-28A golden murti pair seated under a stone pavilion with carved pillars, a tree and greenery behind. The figure on the left is male, in white dhoti with gold border, a gold crown with a green stone and crescent, a gold-and-white turban-like cloth, multiple jewelled necklaces, and a raised hand holding a trident-like ritual object. The figure on the right is female in a red and gold brocade sari with a jewelled cone-shaped crown, layered necklaces, and one arm extended. Between them sits a golden five-hooded serpent canopy set with green stones, above a white cloth decorated with a yellow and pink flower garland. These are deity murtis, not living people.2007-03-15Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a shrine before a red curtain and carved golden arches. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl over the shoulder, a red bindi, a tall crown and layered gold necklaces and beaded collars, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large dangling earrings, a red bindi, white and gold necklaces and a red and gold silk sari. Both are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2006-10-24October 28 20062006-10-28February 05 20072007-02-05Two golden metal deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and magenta flowers. The male figure wears a golden-brown turban, white dhoti-style cloth with a green-and-gold border, large jewelled earrings, a heavy embellished necklace and a bindi; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces, a bindi and holds a flower. Both are arranged in a procession or temple setting. The background shows a dark temple interior with a golden architectural element and hanging floral strands.2006-10-09October 28 20062006-10-28October 25 20062006-10-25October 28 20062006-10-28October 02 20132013-10-02Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures at a temple altar against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a gold crown, a diamond-studded white necklace, a red pendant, and holds a trident in one raised golden hand. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered gem-studded necklaces with red and green stones, and gestures with one golden hand. Both have ornate gold earrings and bindis, and a small green parrot-like ornament sits near the turban.2010-11-05June 13 20092009-06-13