Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.

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