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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an arched frame of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headdress, a golden trident, a multi-strand gold necklace with a red and green pendant, and holds a hand in abhaya mudra. The consort on the right wears a white and multicoloured headdress with a rounded ornament, gold jewellery with green stones, and a gold-and-pink sari. Below them hangs a large white flower garland with green stone ornaments. Stone pillars with carved details frame the background. No physical people are visible.

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Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat inside a temple, framed by a golden arch heavily decorated with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. The male figure holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, a red and orange turban-like crown, and a red gemstone pendant. The female figure wears a patterned crown, layered gold necklaces, green stone earrings and a pink-and-gold sari. A garland of red and white flowers rests in front of them.2013-01-02January 02 20132013-01-02March 03 20112011-03-03December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated together on a throne-like seat inside a temple niche. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a red dhoti, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, earrings, bangles and a tall ornate crown, holding a small lamp-like object. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with a gold ornate arch behind and a yellow cloth at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-28A photograph of two seated statues dressed in yellow and saffron garments, framed by a golden arch and draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and crown, holds a trident and rudraksha mala, and wears a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, earrings and a hair ornament, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a red cushioned seat against a red curtain, with green-and-white string lights above. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-23Photograph of a shrine deity murti pair framed by a gold arch and draped with long garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a golden crown, a silver necklace and a trident in hand, with a second figure in green garments and silver jewellery beside it. A lamp-like brass vessel and a small lingam form sit before them on a white base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-29A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on an ornate throne beneath a golden arch, surrounded by heaped marigolds, roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and a yellow garment, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and gestures with one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari-like drape, a black-and-gold crown with a yellow flower, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-26A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12March 03 20112011-03-03Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29A photograph of two life-sized deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform under a gilded arch, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a yellow turban with a jeweled crest, a trident and a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a yellow sari, gold and jeweled necklaces, earrings and a tiara, and raises one hand. Red drapery hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26