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Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a temple shrine before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, holds a silver trident and a gold-tipped staff, and has red garland flowers draped at the chest. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a gold necklace with pearls, and a green leaf garland with red roses. Both are adorned with floral garlands and gold jewelry.

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September 19 20112011-09-19June 18 20132013-06-18September 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10October 11 20112011-10-11September 18 20112011-09-18A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04April 12 20132013-04-12May 03 20132013-05-03A gilded ornamental arch frames two large metal murti statues set against a green silk backdrop. On the left, a male deity murti holds a golden trident and raises a hand in abhaya gesture; he wears a red and green turban with a gold ornament, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gem-studded pendants. Beside him, a female deity murti wears an ornate crown with red and green jewels, layered jeweled necklaces and a red flower garland, holding a small lotus-like object. Both figures are richly adorned with gold ornaments and earrings. The scene is a temple deity display, with no living people visible.2013-06-30February 10 20122012-02-10Golden murti images of a deity couple seated side by side against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red striped turban with a crescent moon, a gold trident (trishula) in his raised hand, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with green and red gemstones. The female figure on the right wears a red sari with gold zari border, a tall jewelled crown, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and small oil lamps glow at the base in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-18