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Two golden deity murtis, a male figure holding a trident and a female figure in a red veil and red-orange sari, are adorned with jeweled crowns, green and red gemstone necklaces and embellished bodices. Behind them a large arched backdrop is covered in mirror-work and jewel-like studs. No physical people are visible; the murtis are statues.

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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis in an ornate shrine, shown in close frontal view. The figure on the left wears a wrapped orange-and-red turban with a white tilak and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-gold sari-like drape, and layered green-emerald necklaces. Both faces are polished gold with painted eyes. Behind them is a dense backdrop of sequined and jeweled panels in red, green, blue and gold, typical of decorated temple murti alankaram. No physical people are visible.2016-05-17A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before an ornate arched backdrop studded with green, red and white jewel-like decorations. The left figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over a tall crown, holds a golden trident (trishula) and has a crescent-moon emblem on the headdress; a golden bull (nandi) figure is visible at the lower left. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red garments, layered gold necklaces and armlets, and holds a golden object in one hand. Both faces are gold with green eyes and red tilak marks. Warm lamp light and a bright background accent the scene. No people are visible.2016-05-03June 13 20132013-06-13March 25 20132013-03-25Two golden deity murti are seated side by side against a green cloth with gold dots and a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, holds a trident and other ceremonial objects, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pink earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, many-stranded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a white flower garland.2013-04-13May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesOctober 23 20122012-10-23Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13February 13 20132013-02-13 +1 copiesAugust 24 20162016-08-24March 24 20132013-03-24Two deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate throne backed by a large jewelled arch of red, green and dark embroidered fabric studded with mirror-like gems. The murti on the left has a gold-and-red turban with a crescent ornament and a silver face, wearing a layered beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and orange silk garment, and heavy gold necklaces and armlets. Gold ornaments and a brass lamp stand in the foreground, and a carved golden staff rests at the left. The statues are dressed for darshan with floral and jewelled adornment.2016-05-03