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A photograph of a gilded shrine niche with two metal murti figures of deities, seated side by side against an orange and gold shimmering cloth backdrop framed by ornate brass arch work. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a large trident-like staff and a red-and-gold garment with heavy beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green garment, and a long white and purple flower garland, with a pearl-style necklace and a conch-like hand object. Marigold and white garlands drape both figures, and a silver tray with offerings sits in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised seat before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. The murti on the left wears an orange turban with a fan-shaped green and blue headpiece, a blue garment, layered beaded necklaces and large earrings, and holds a trident and a snake-shaped staff. The murti on the right wears a red and white floral crown, white beaded jewellery, an orange garment and a white garland, holding a staff. Below them, a tray of green and gold ornamental offerings and marigold and red flower garlands sits on the seat. No living people are visible.2011-11-24Two 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 20112011-11-26Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17Two golden metal murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity with a trident held in one hand and a rudraksha mala and red garments, wears a red turban topped with a jeweled crown and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with crescent ornaments, red and white garlands, a purple-bordered sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white flower garlands and red blossoms. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20Two 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.2013-03-29Photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesPhotograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17September 07 20112011-09-07December 28 20112011-12-28