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Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a gilded throne with an ornate gold backrest. The male murti wears a rust-orange turban with a gold headpiece, large silver earrings, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold pendant, and holds a trident in one hand. The female murti wears a dark headpiece with a pearl-studded crown, pearl necklaces and a gold armlet. Both are heavily decorated with garlands of roses, marigolds, purple flowers and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green bands. A gold kalasha-style finial stands between them.

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December 05 20142014-12-05July 07 20132013-07-07July 12 20132013-07-12A photograph of two decorated metal or painted murti figures seated on a blue cloth-draped dais, framed by a long arch of red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left is a male deity murti in a red-orange turban and teal lower garment, with a jewelled breastplate and multiple bead necklaces, holding a golden hand-shaped object and a dark rod, with bangles on the forearm. The figure on the right is a female deity murti in a magenta and orange sari with gold crown and necklaces. A gold-framed backdrop and red cloth fill the sides.2013-07-03Two gilded deity murti figures stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold necklace and an embellished cream garment with jewelled armour-like shoulder ornaments. The figure on the right wears a red and gold dress, a dark cap with a red flower crown, heavy gold necklaces and large earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. A bronze kalasha-like vessel with a cobra motif stands at left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26July 15 20132013-07-15A decorated pair of silver-coloured deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, seated before a golden arch. Both wear ornate crowns, gold necklaces and earrings. The male murti holds one hand raised in abhaya gesture and wears a yellow dhoti and a rudraksha-style mala. The female murti wears a red and gold sari and jewelled necklace. Both are framed by arches of densely packed rose and marigold garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A small red placard with Tamil text hangs before the male murti. No living people are visible.2013-07-16Two metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a golden throne, both draped in marigold and red rose garlands with white flower accents and greenery. The murti on the left wears a golden crown, a layered pearl and bead necklace, and a yellow silk skirt with pink and green trim. The murti on the right wears a golden crown, pearl necklaces, and a deep blue garment with yellow skirt. A gilded arch and a potted green plant with red flowers frame the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-07-13July 19 20132013-07-19Two 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.2010-12-21July 07 20132013-07-07A decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, two gold-faced statues seated side by side in a shrine. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the right figure wears a jeweled crown and a blue sari with gold ornaments. Both are framed by a dense arch of marigolds, roses and garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with a green pendant and a shivalinga-like base in front. The scene reads as a temple puja or festival adornment.2011-12-17