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Two golden murti statues of deities sit side by side in a gilded arch framed by deep red silk drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a white pearl garland, has a raised hand in abhaya mudra and holds a small ornate staff; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown with a dark cap-like headdress and holds a staff with a green parrot perched atop it. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, large earrings and garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves. A wooden tray with white flower garland and offerings sits in front. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side before a deep orange-red drape within a richly carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a large embossed gold medallion, a pearl garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace over an ornate jeweled collar; its raised right hand shows an open palm with a gold ritual mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jeweled crown with a red tilak, large jeweled earrings and a layered pearl and red bead necklace. Red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot sits near the right figure's shoulder.2013-07-04October 11 20102010-10-11June 07 20132013-06-07Two golden deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and green turban with a golden crown, a gold raised right hand in abhaya mudra, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a heavy gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a golden crown with jewelled ornaments, green and red stone necklaces, and an orange beaded mala. Both are draped with red rose garlands and green leaves, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-08-02December 28 20112011-12-28Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, a large rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a blue gem pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a staff-like attribute. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a deep red sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. The photograph shows the sanctum statues rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2013-07-25November 05 20102010-11-05Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side against a turquoise sequined backdrop, adorned with red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a red and gold necklace, and raises a jewelled hand holding a golden staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold halo and a red-orange sari. Both have gold and jewelled ornaments, and a golden shield-like ornament with green stones sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible, only statues.2011-09-14October 15 20132013-10-15A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a red turban and a trident held in a raised hand, the other in a blue sari with a conical jeweled crown, both adorned with layered ornate necklaces, earrings and garlands, set before a fiery orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-03-23A close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08