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Photograph of a pair of ornately decorated metal murti of a male and a female deity in a temple setting, framed by a gold arch and a dark red backdrop with flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white. The male figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a saffron turban, a teal and gold blouse with a large jewelled pendant and white beaded necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum. The female figure wears a red and gold embroidered sari, a jewelled headpiece, earrings and necklaces. No physical people are visible; these are statues being worshipped in a temple festival setting.

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Close view of a deity murti pair in a temple setting: a golden-faced male murti wearing a tan turban with a jeweled crown, a blue embroidered garment and a sparkling white bead necklace, holding a golden trident, flanked by a female murti in a red embroidered sari with a black veil, gold jewelry and a green-and-gold ornament on her forehead. Behind them are garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and leaves, with a gold-framed arch and red drapery. Statues only, no physical people present.2009-06-09Close view of a Hindu deity murti pair in a temple setting. The left figure, golden-faced, wears a tall jeweled crown with a peacock feather, a saffron-brown turban cloth, a teal-blue garment with ornate silver-and-gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure, golden-faced, wears a black head covering with jeweled ornaments, a red and gold embroidered garment and pearl necklaces. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and green leaves and a gilded arch frame.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Close-up of two golden deity murtis adorned for worship. The left figure, wearing a red turban, a tall ornate crown, a jeweled white necklace and a trident in hand, is a Shiva form. The right figure wears a black crown with silver ornaments and a red silk saree with gold border and layered gold necklaces. Both are decorated with jeweled ornaments and surrounded by garlands of marigolds and roses in orange, yellow, red and purple, with a red cloth backdrop. Statues only, no physical people.2009-12-28April 04 20132013-04-04Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28Golden murti of a deity couple seated side by side before a gilded arch and red velvet backdrop, surrounded by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a turquoise-blue turban and blue cloth, holds a golden trident, and wears rudraksha beads and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue sari, jewelled silver ornaments and a jewelled crown with a crescent. No physical people are visible; the scene shows deity murtis only.2010-12-26Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side, both dressed in vivid turquoise-blue garments with gold jewellery. The figure on the left wears a blue turban, a gold crown ornament and a trident in one hand, with a dark rudraksha-style mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall dark headdress, large earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a small raised object. The statues are framed by marigold and red flower garlands, and oil lamps are placed in front. No living people are visible.2010-12-26Two gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red, purple and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a turquoise turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in his raised hand, rudraksha beads and layered gold and jewelled necklaces over blue draped garments. The female figure on the right wears a blue sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and holds a small green parrot. A gold arch and red curtain form the backdrop, with a plain concrete ceiling above. The murtis are statues, not living people, and no readable text appears in the frame.2010-12-26October 29 20162016-10-29Close photo of two gilded murti figures of deities, a male figure in a green turban with a crescent-moon crown and a female figure with dark hair and a jewelled headpiece, both in green garments heavily adorned with layered necklaces, earrings and bangles. The male figure holds a trident-like staff, the female figure holds a small object. They are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, green leaves and a gold arch, with red drapery behind. Deity murti.2010-12-20