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A gilded shrine arch frames two seated deity murtis on an orange-draped platform before a backdrop of a large banyan tree. The central figure, seated cross-legged, holds a trident in the left hand and has a tall crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, and an orange and gold cloth. Beside him a consort figure in a red sari, with a flower garland and jewelled ornaments, holds a hand raised in blessing. Further figures in red and magenta stand at the edges, and a golden offering vessel sits in the foreground. Gold ornamentation covers the arch.

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2007-Making-of-Kailasa-in-Los-Angeles +3 copiesA photograph of a shrine display with gilded statues rather than living people. In the centre, a seated deity murti with a trident and gold crown, wearing gold jewellery and a red skirt, raises one hand in blessing. A second seated figure in red and gold sits to the right, adorned with a white flower garland and a tall gold crown. Behind them stand additional gilded figures under golden arches, painted against a forest backdrop of trees. In the foreground, an orange embroidered cloth covers a platform, with a golden cobra hood and a brass finial visible. No physical people are present.2007-09-03Golden murti statues of a deity pair seated on an orange-draped altar beneath an ornate gilded arch, set against a painted forest backdrop of large tree trunks and foliage. The male figure wears a jeweled golden crown, a white dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, holds a trident and a rudraksha-style wand, and wears layered white flower garlands and gold necklaces. The female figure wears a jeweled crown, a red and teal sari and white floral garlands, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Flanking figures are partly visible at the edges, and a round silver object sits at the lower right.A gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate golden arch in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The male figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown with a central red gem, a gold and white garment, a heavy jeweled necklace and a garland, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a similar jeweled crown, a multi-strand pearl and jewel necklace, and a red and green sari with gold border. Orange cloth covers the base, and partial golden figures appear at the edges. Printed pedia.orgApril 15 20132013-04-15 +2 copiesA gilded deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne within a gold-carved arch. The left figure, with a red turban, rudraksha mala and trident, holds a trident-like staff and a damaru; the right figure wears a blue and silver brocade sari with heavy jewelled necklaces and a crown. Yellow and red flower garlands hang on both sides, and a small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-11-09 +1 copiesMay 02 20132013-05-02December 27 20112011-12-27June 06 20132013-06-06A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch in a temple sanctum. The male deity wears a tall rudraksha-beaded crown, a leopard-print garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang from his arms. The female deity wears a tiered jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, an orange-red blouse and a teal green silk skirt, holding a lotus-like stem. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2009-06-20A golden murti display of a seated deity pair set before a banyan-tree backdrop. The male figure, centre left, wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled blue and red stones, a gold-and-silver necklace, a gold sash over a striped orange cloth and holds a trident. The female figure to the right wears a jewelled golden crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red and teal sari. Ornate gold arches frame both figures, with smaller painted figures visible at the edges. Orange cloth lines the base.October 08 20172017-10-08 +1 copies