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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side against a red velvet backdrop framed by a gold ornate arch, both heavily adorned with marigold and red flower garlands. The murti on the left wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a dark rudraksha mala, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in a jeweled hand. The murti on the right wears a black crown with jeweled band, white dhoti with embroidered gold borders, a large embellished gold collar, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green foliage. The figure on the left wears a white turban, a crown, a trident-like staff, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, with jewelled bangles and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, heavy gold jewellery, a white dhoti-style cloth and a jewelled necklace while holding a small ornate object. A gold arch and red drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Two golden metal deity murtis are seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and red flower garlands with a gold arch above. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a trident-like staff, wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and white dhoti-style cloth with jeweled borders. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a crown with jeweled ornaments, layered gold necklaces, large earrings and a white sari-style garment with gold embroidery, and holds a small parrot-like figure. Both have red kumkum or tilak marks on the forehead. The setting suggests a temple shrine decorated for worship.2010-12-21Two golden deity murtis seated side by side, decorated with flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. The figure on the left wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a white dhoti-style cloth, a large rudraksha-style brown bead mala and layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand. The figure on the right has a crown with a high topknot, gold earrings and a broad jeweled gold necklace, and holds a small ornamental object. Red velvet drapes and an ornate gold arch frame the scene.2010-12-21Two golden-bodied deity murtis sit side by side in yellow-draped robes, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and red marigolds and green foliage. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban, a trident in hand and a rudraksha mala, with a jewelled gold necklace and armlets. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green parrot perched on the raised hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both have large jewelled earrings and red-painted lips.2010-12-26Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18A photograph of two gilded murti statues of deities seated side by side, dressed in yellow silk and heavily decorated with jeweled necklaces, bracelets and armbands. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and holds a trident with a jeweled hand; the figure on the right wears a black crown with pearl-like strands and holds a green-tipped staff. Both are surrounded by garlands of yellow and red marigolds and green foliage, with a gold-framed arch behind them. The statues are the only subjects, with no physical people visible.2010-12-26December 21 20102010-12-21Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.2010-12-28June 18 20092009-06-18December 27 20112011-12-27Two gilded deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side in a temple alankaram, adorned with jewelled crowns and multicoloured stone necklaces. The male figure holds a golden trident and raises one hand in abhaya gesture, wearing a white and red cloth wrapped around a jewelled headdress. The female figure, in a red and green garment with gold-edged shawl, holds a golden ritual implement and wears a heavy gold and gem necklace. Stone temple walls and white draped cloth form the backdrop, with a partial golden figure visible at the left edge.