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A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.

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Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26A photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a golden arched canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, cream robe with a maroon shawl, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-red sari with heavy gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Offerings of green and white flower decorations rest in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival procession setting.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27December 26 20082008-12-26Two gold-coloured metal murti figures stand side by side in a temple shrine, adorned for a procession. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, layered jewelled necklaces and a red and gold garment, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown with red flowers, a gold ceremonial staff and heavy gold necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine, with a peacock-feather panel and a carved golden arch behind them.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Two golden figures sit side by side on a decorated platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, garlanded with marigolds, pink and white flowers and strings of beads. The left figure wears a bright orange turban, a cream-gold garment, a bead necklace and pearl-like jewelry, with its right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold blouse, a heavy gold necklace, a jeweled crown and large earrings, holding a lotus-like stem. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and a small green-and-gold tiered offering sits in front. A blue backdrop and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-12-27