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Backlit photograph of two golden deity murti figures standing outdoors beneath a curved dark archway and tall palm fronds, with bright sunlight flaring behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and wears a red garment with a crown-like headdress and ornate necklaces. The figure beside it wears a golden crown and layered beaded necklaces. A tall reddish-brown pillar stands on the right edge of the frame. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple grounds.

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Two large golden metal deity murtis stand under a sunlit arched canopy with palm fronds behind them. The figure on the left has a red and gold crown, a red cloth draped over the shoulders, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, and a red-and-gold dhoti. Heavy white beaded and floral necklaces hang across the chest. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a red garment with white embroidered patterns, and holds a short rod. Both have painted tilak marks on the forehead and polished gold faces. Bright backlight creates lens flare across the scene.2013-08-02 +1 copiesApril 08 20122012-04-08Two metal deity murti stand side by side under an arched structure framed by palm fronds. The figure on the left has a copper-gold face, an orange-red turban with a green stone ornament, a silver-embroidered dark bodice, orange shawl draped over the shoulder, and holds a trident and a ritual staff with a bell-like finial. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate silver crown, dark embroidered garment with a gold garland and bangles, and holds up one hand. The scene is a ritual display of decorated images, with no living people visible.2012-11-06 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murti statues stand side by side in a sunlit outdoor setting with palm fronds behind them. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and cream dhoti, with a large gold necklace, earrings and garlands of yellow flowers, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, an orange-red garment with a decorative embroidered waist panel, layered gold necklaces and yellow flower garlands, and holds a small staff. Warm backlight creates glare across the scene. No physical people are visible.2012-04-08Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side under a carved stone arch with palm fronds behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and shawl, green dhoti, a multi-stranded ornate necklace with red and green stones, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and a deep green sari, holding a lotus-like object. Shapes suggest a deity murti pair in a temple setting; no living person is present.2012-10-25Photograph of two large festival deity murti figures on a procession vehicle, outdoors with palm trees behind. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and red turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange sash, a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a trident and a ritual staff with a rounded finial. The figure on the right has a golden face, a jeweled crown, a black veil, layered silver necklaces, a red and orange sari, and holds a small kalasha-like object. Both are ornately decorated with silver jewelry and armbands. No living people are visible in the frame.Two golden processional murti figures of a male and a female deity stand side by side outdoors against palm fronds. The male figure wears an orange and red turban-like crown with a decorative ornament, an orange sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a jewelled belt, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold saree, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident and a small bird perches near her hand. No living people are visible.2013-01-01May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of two gilded murti figures of deities standing under a decorated arch with palm fronds behind them. The left figure has a golden face with a tripundra mark, a red and orange turban, a trident in hand, and a dark purple garment with a dense rudraksha-style mala and silver ornaments. The right figure wears a golden crown with a red and orange sari-like garment, red beaded necklaces, and silver jewellery with red stones. Both figures are sculptures, not living people, and appear to be an iconic pair of deity murtis in a temple or ashram setting.2013-08-03July 31 20122012-07-31Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate arched canopy, with palm fronds behind. The figure on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and wears an orange turban-like headdress with an orange shawl over a dark garment and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, green sari-style dress, multicoloured gem necklaces and earrings, and holds a kalasha-like vessel. The statues are depicted, not living people; no people are present. Watermarked archive image with a copyright notice in the lower right.2012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25