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A photograph of a seated pair of statues under a golden arched canopy, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and green flowers. The figures are a painted deity murti pair: the figure on the right wears a red sari with gold-edged border, gold jewellery, a red-and-gold crown-like headdress, and sits on a golden-yellow satin skirt; the figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a small staff. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine and white cloth covers a table with scattered petals in front. Statues only, no physical people visible.

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A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22Two life-size metal murti figures of a seated deity couple sit on an ornate throne-like seat framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red garment with gold jewellery and rudraksha-style beads, holding a staff and a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with silver-white embroidered borders, a tall ornate crown, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Yellow silk drapes at the base. Behind them are red curtains and stone temple pillars with gold-trimmed carved arches. This is a deity murti display, not living people.2010-12-28Two large metal murti statues of a seated divine couple are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with silver-colored necklaces and jewelry. The figure on the right wears a red saree-style outfit with a yellow underskirt, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with a crown. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a sceptre-like staff. Both are seated on a decorated throne framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, and green leaves. The setting is an open-sided temple space with warm stone architecture behind them. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared pavilion with orange curtains on both sides. Two painted deity figures sit on a raised seat under a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a staff. The right figure wears a red blouse and yellow skirt with white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand. The seat and arch are draped in garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at right and a white cloth covers a table at left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A decorated shrine with a large golden-bodied deity murti in red and magenta garments, holding a trident-like weapon and a sword, seated beside a smaller consort figure in a red sari with gold border. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. In front, a smaller red-clad figure with a red turban sits on a low pedestal among brass lamps and offerings, and a red cloth-covered item rests on a wooden stand at the lower left. A man in white shirt and trousers walks past in the background near a striped red wall and palm trees.2011-12-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated figure in an orange saffron dress and a purple satin skirt, wearing a golden crown, a long trident-like staff held in one hand, and gold jewellery and bangles. The figure is framed by a large golden arch and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and white blossoms draped around the niche. Red curtains hang at the sides, and a granite pillar with carved details stands to the right. This appears to be a statue or murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27December 15 20112011-12-15A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis in orange and gold garments, each adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand; the figure beside wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-orange sari-style dress. Between them sits a smaller deity murti draped in garlands with a gold-trimmed face, in front of which are open books, brass pots and a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with a red-orange backdrop, carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame behind. Small garlanded murtis sit on the platforms at the edges.2010-12-14December 13 20112011-12-13Outdoor temple shrine with two life-size statues seated on an elevated platform beneath an ornate golden arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a crown-like headdress, a beaded rudraksha-style mala, and holds a trident-like staff; a second figure beside it wears orange-and-red attire with a decorative headpiece and jewelry. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, with purple satin draping below. A small brass oil lamp and a tray of flowers sit on a white-covered table in front, while a red curtain and columned stone pillars surround the shrine.2010-12-27A photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a raised throne-like platform inside an ornate stone temple niche. The two figures wear red and orange garments with gold and silver jewellery, crowns and necklaces, and one holds a trident. Both are framed by long garlands of yellow marigolds with purple, red and green accents, and a yellow silk cloth drapes the base. A kalasha-like brass lamp stands at the lower right, and the carved pillars and arch are gilded. The image is a copyright-watermarked archive photo with no visible people.2010-12-28Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19