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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti under a carved stone arch in an open temple pavilion. Two figures seated on a golden-yellow draped platform are painted red and gold: the central figure holds a trident and wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style mala, while the figure beside holds a small object and wears a white and gold necklace and earrings. Both wear red garments, and the base is strewn with petals. Arches of marigolds in yellow, white, purple and red frame the murti, and red curtains hang behind. The pavilion has sandstone columns, and a palanquin-like object with garlands sits at the right edge.

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Two golden statues dressed in red garments, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers, and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a small ornate hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, red sari-style dress with embroidered borders, and holds a lotus-like object. These are deity murti statues, not living people, set before a red curtain at a temple shrine.2010-12-28Two painted deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched niche with a lime-green curtain behind them. The figure on the left, with a red and gold headdress bearing a crescent, holds a trident and other ritual objects and wears a green and white ornate necklace and yellow dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, a red and gold sari, a long braid, and a heavy white and red necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flowers, and a kalasha-like object with a bell-shaped top sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on the left, and no living people are visible.2015-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of life-sized deity statues seated on a yellow silk-draped dais, flanked by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers. The male figure wears a red turban, red dhoti-style garment, rudraksha-style necklace and a trident held upright; he raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure beside him wears a red garment, ornate silver necklaces and earrings, and holds a green leaf-like object. Rose petals are scattered on the table in front, with a carved golden arch behind. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-28December 26 20102010-12-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche, with a golden shivalinga-like form in front. The two figures are golden-complexioned with ornate silver and red jewellery, rudraksha-style beads, and a trident held in one hand; one wears a red and green turban with a crown, the other a dark cap, and both are in orange and purple silk. The murtis are framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves, with a brass lamp stand at left.2009-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22July 07 20132013-07-07 +1 copiesTwo life-size copper-toned statues of a deity couple seated together on a raised platform with a bright yellow satin skirt base. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate silver jewellery. The female figure wears a red outfit with silver embroidered necklace, bangles and earrings, and holds a green object in her raised hand. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with an ornate gilded arch behind them. Scattered petals lie on a white cloth at the base. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-22Two painted metal or stone murti figures seated together in a temple shrine, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves arranged in arched frames. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, red garments, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant and holds a trident and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, red-orange sari-style dress, layered gold and silver necklaces and jewelled earrings. Gold-leaf carved arch and stone pillars frame the scene, with a row of green-and-gold hanging ornaments in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22Two large metal murti statues of a seated divine couple are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with silver-colored necklaces and jewelry. The figure on the right wears a red saree-style outfit with a yellow underskirt, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with a crown. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a sceptre-like staff. Both are seated on a decorated throne framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, and green leaves. The setting is an open-sided temple space with warm stone architecture behind them. No living people are visible.2010-12-28October 08 20132013-10-08