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A photograph of a gilded shrine containing a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side on a silver peetha before a deep orange silk backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The figure on the left has a red and gold crown, a trident in one raised hand, and a purple garment with a large rudraksha mala across the chest. The figure on the right wears a red crown, a green blouse and bodice, a white pearl necklace, and a garland of red roses draped over the shoulder. Both wear green and red stone earrings, and red rose garlands surround the base of the peetha. No people are visible.

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June 22 20132013-06-22June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29Two gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21November 26 20112011-11-26Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-11-03September 16 20132013-09-16May 07 20132013-05-07Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22