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Photograph of two golden-faced deity murti statues seated side by side under a stone pavilion with red drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a maroon garment with gold border, gold necklaces and a gold belt, and holds a red heart with a white arrow in one hand and a red rose garland in the other. The figure on the right has long dark hair with red flowers, a pink blouse and sari with red flower pattern, pearl belt and bangles, and holds red roses. The setting is a temple-like structure with carved stone brackets and greenery visible beyond the pillars.

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February 14 20082008-02-14February 14 20082008-02-14 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murti figures seated side by side against a red draped backdrop under a stone canopy. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a purple and gold patterned garment, and a layered necklace; he holds a red heart with an arrow and a bunch of red roses. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a topknot, wears a pink sari and gold jewellery, and holds red roses. Red petals are scattered on the figures, and a heart-and-arrow motif is displayed at left. These are statues, not physical people.2008-02-14 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange and gold turban with a tilak, a purple and gold shawl, a blue garment, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a red heart-shaped sign with a white arrow in one raised hand and a bouquet of red roses in the other. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a pink sari with gold trim, long black hair with a red flower, gold jewellery and bangles, and holds a bunch of red roses. Red rose petals are scattered across the statues and the base. No living people are visible.2008-02-14 +1 copiesTwo golden statues of a deity couple seated together on a blue and gold draped platform under a stone-pillared pavilion with a red cloth backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban, a maroon silk garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a white and gold belt, and garlands of red flowers and beads. He holds a red heart pierced by an arrow in one raised hand. The female figure wears a pink blouse and pink skirt with a gold waist chain and bangles, holds a bunch of red roses, and has long black hair. Both statues are statues rather than living people, and no physical people are visible.2008-02-14 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a blue cloth backdrop decorated with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a red velvet bodice and layered silver necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, heavy silver necklaces and an ornate headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves surround both figures, with a ceremonial ritual implement visible at the left edge.2007-10-17Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18Two large gilded utsava murtis of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth-draped platform under a temple canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, a teal dhoti, layered white and jewelled garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ritual implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver-embroidered borders, a dark braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, layered pearl necklaces and drop earrings. A small green parrot perches near the male figure's hand. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2011-08-02 +2 copiesTwo golden statues of deities stand side by side under a dark open-sided pavilion. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha beads, and layered necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff with a cobra coiled around it. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with feathered ornaments, a multicoloured silk sari, layered pearl and ruby necklaces, and large jeweled earrings, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. These are statues, not living people, and no persons are present.2011-09-02Two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a jewelled hand covering, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, long pendant earrings and a white garment, with a red rose garland draped across both figures. Heaps of red roses and green leaves decorate the scene, and a row of small golden lamps or vessels sits at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-30A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch against magenta velvet drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala with a white ceremonial necklace, and holds a trident; a bird perches near the right figure. The right figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a white-and-red garland. Both figures have bright red lips and kumkum-style markings. Garlands of white flowers and red roses drape below. No living people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden murti figures of a deity couple dressed in red and maroon garments with white and multicolored bead garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident-like staff and a small green parrot perched near its hand; the figure on the right has long dark hair, a jewelled headpiece, and a dark red sari with gold border. They sit under a dark canopy, with an orange wall at left and a shrine with red drapery and painted deity images visible in the background. No living people are visible.2011-08-01