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A photograph of a decorated ceremonial deity pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden frame flanked by carved makara-like sculptures and draped orange cloth. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with layered silver necklaces and a red-and-gold garment. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a crown, blue sari with gold embroidery and ornate earrings. Both are bedecked with jewellery and sit against vivid orange and red drapery under a warm light. A small audio equipment box is visible at the lower left edge.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, a male form with a trident and a female consort, seated in an ornate golden shrine niche flanked by carved lion figures. The male figure wears a red headcloth and layered beaded necklaces, while the female figure wears a red sari, a tall crown and ornate jewellery. Yellow and orange flower garlands hang on the figures, a red curtain backs the niche, and orange flags appear at the lower edge. A framed photograph sits at the bottom left corner.November 05 20112011-11-05Gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a lime-green backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like hand drum or staff, with a heavy jeweled necklace, rudraksha-like beaded garlands and a blue cloth at the base. The female figure wears an orange-red silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a jeweled headpiece, holding a small ceremonial object. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang at both sides and marigold-yellow garlands drape over the arch. No living people are visible; this is a photograph of decorated murti statues.2009-06-28Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28Gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched niche against red drapery. The left figure, a male deity with a red-orange turban topped by a crescent moon, holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, wears a blue garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with jewelled pendants. The right figure, a female deity in a blue sari with gold trim, wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a nose ring, holding a lotus-like stem. Yellow and red flowers and a brass kalasha-like vessel rest in front of them.2010-10-15October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated before a red draped backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, yellow garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown with jewelled ornaments, orange-gold sari, pearl necklaces and sits beside it. Both have garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped over their shoulders and arms. The image is a photograph of statues rather than living people.2010-02-20Two metal deity murti stand side by side against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban, dark blue garment, layered white and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a jeweled crown, dark blue sari with gold border, and multiple ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with flower-like ornaments and jewelry. No physical people are present.2013-03-24July 20 20102010-07-20April 29 20132013-04-29A temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a gilded arch with a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and crescent crown, holds a trident, and has rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border and heavy gold jewellery. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with yellow-and-purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the arch, and a small brass kalasha sits at the front with a blue-robed figure. Strings of bulbs hang from the ceiling above.2010-10-15A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19