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Photograph of two golden processional deity murtis under a carved golden arch against a green gold-dotted curtain. The left murti holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a red and orange turban-style crown and an orange-and-red dhoti; the right murti, wearing a black crown, rich jewellery and a red and green sari-like garment, holds a small object in its hand. Both are garlanded with red roses and white flowers, with a brass kalasha and rudraksha-style mala visible at the right edge. Statues only; no physical people present.

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Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28November 28 20112011-11-28May 06 20122012-05-06A pair of golden deity murti stand within an ornate gilded arch against a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crown-like top, a red garment, and a rudraksha-style mala with white decorative discs; he holds a golden hand-gesture and a staff with a small serpent motif. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, an orange-gold saree with jewelled necklaces, and red rose garlands drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the central figure's hand. No physical people are visible.2013-10-13Golden temple shrine with a gold-embossed arch framing two large metal murti figures of a deity pair against a shimmering saffron-gold cloth backdrop. The left figure wears a red-and-green turban, a red and white ornate garment with heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a serpent-like element. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a red sari and ornate necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and green leaves. A man in a maroon garment bends forward in the foreground, performing pada puja before a kalasha-like offering and a decorated seat or peetha, with a serpent hood visible above it. The scene is a temple darshan with flower garlands and ritual worship.2011-12-31October 08 20132013-10-08Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.March 18 20132013-03-18November 08 20142014-11-08Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.2009-06-04Two ornate metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a draped backdrop of orange-red satin and an elaborate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a green garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, a crown, jewelled earrings and garlands of white and pink roses, with a green parrot perched on a raised object between them. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on their foreheads.2013-03-16November 05 20142014-11-05