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A gilded arched shrine frames two golden murti statues of a deity pair seated against a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red sash, a dark ornate necklace and holds a small damaru-like drum in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a green silk skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Below them sit an ornate pot-shaped offering with green leaves and dangling gem earrings, with a striped cloth draped over an object at lower left.

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Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated in front of a dark blue cloth backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red-marked forehead, dense layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand; he holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a tiered crown with a jewelled headpiece, heavy necklaces and a green skirt, with a garland of yellow, purple and red flowers draped across her. The statues are garlanded and adorned as for worship. No physical people are visible.2008-10-27August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15October 27 20082008-10-27Two ornately decorated murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an arched gold-framed shrine niche before deep maroon velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled crown, a green bodice with layered silver-white necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange sari, a purple skirt, and heavy necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both figures. Statues are shown, not living people; the scene reads as a deity murti display during worship.2009-12-16Two metal murti figures seated side by side in an ornate golden arched shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with dot pattern. The figure on the left, a deity murti with four arms, wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and an orange garment. The figure on the right has a jewelled headdress, large earrings, a red-and-gold sari-style garment and a long braid, with a red and orange garland. Both are decorated with yellow marigold and green leaf garlands, and a silver offering plate with small lamps sits in front.2011-06-24 +1 copiesA gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15September 22 20092009-09-22A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated on a decorated stage, framed by a gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style dark garland, holds a golden trident, and has a crown-like finial above him. The female figure wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a large orange and gold cloth drape behind them and a flower-decorated altar in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-03-22Two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched shrine niche with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jeweled crown, a trident in its raised hand, a teal silk garment with orange and gold brocade border, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with ornate gold headpiece, orange garment with gold brocade, and a long white and pink flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled jewelry, and a green and purple garland drapes across them.2009-06-16 +1 copiesGolden deity murti pair in a gilded arched shrine with black backdrop, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower malas. The male deity holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in blessing, wearing a green-and-red turban and jewelled necklaces. The female deity beside him wears an orange sari, crown and layered gold necklaces. In front, a white-clad figure in an orange-and-maroon turban sits on a golden seat, appearing to be a statue or depiction rather than a living person, with a green-robed white figure below. Brass oil lamps, incense sticks, a kalasha and offering bowls stand on the ledge.2008-10-27