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Golden processional or shrine murti of a seated deity with a tall crown, raised hand, and a second figure beside it, lit warmly against a dark background. Red cloth hangs at the left edge and ornate carved pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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October 21 20062006-10-21A large gilded metal statue of a seated deity couple sits on a wooden platform against a blue draped cloth backdrop at night. The male figure on the left wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and armlets, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand; the female figure beside him wears a tiered headdress, a long necklace and bangles, and extends one arm outward. Their shared throne has panelled sides and circular cutouts. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible in the scene.A golden temple shrine with an ornate gilded arch framing two seated deity murtis, a male figure in a red turban and a female figure with a tall gold crown, both heavily adorned with gold jewellery and a red-and-green gemstone necklace. They sit on a red-draped platform with a red cloth backdrop. In front, a silver-and-gold shivalinga-style object is garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. No people are visible.2010-10-06November 05 20102010-11-05October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesClose photo of gilded deity murti, a seated pair of gold-coloured figures with tall crowns and ornate jewelry, one holding a raised hand gesture and a staff, set before a red draped backdrop and carved pillars. Two partially visible people stand at the left edge, one in white clothing with orange cloth, observing the sacred images.2006-10-21October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesGilded metal murti of a deity couple seated on a golden throne-like base within an ornate golden arch, against a deep maroon drape with green cloth below. The figure on the left holds a staff-like sceptre and wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and jewelled armour. The figure on the right, wearing a crown and ornate jewellery, is seated beside it. Red and yellow flower garlands are draped at the base in front of a small ornate kalasha-like object, with lamps visible at the edges. No living people are visible; the subjects are statues.2009-06-13A large gilded metal statue of a seated deity couple on a rectangular golden pedestal, set against a blue draped backdrop at night. The figure on the left, with a tall crown, many arms and a raised trident-like staff, sits with one leg drawn up; the figure on the right, also crowned and adorned with ornate jewellery and a snake-like arm ornament, leans in beside him, with an arm outstretched. A partially visible man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the left edge. The statue has the appearance of a deity murti, and no person in the scene is identified.A large golden metal murti of a seated deity pair on a golden plinth, set against a bright teal blue cloth backdrop at night. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with crescent ornament, holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a ritual gesture in the other. The partnered figure on the right wears a smaller crown, has a rounded ornament at the top of the headdress, and rests an arm on the first figure's shoulder. Both wear layered necklaces and armlets. The statue sits on a rectangular golden pedestal on a dirt ground. No physical people are visible.December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a golden metal sculpture of a seated divine couple in a temple setting, the male figure on the left with a crown and the female figure on the right wearing a tall crown, necklaces and armlets, with red drapery behind and ornate carved golden pillars on the right. A red bindi is visible on both foreheads. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the far left edge applying a substance to the statue. Small offerings and a small kalasha-like object sit at the lower left, with a small deity figure in an arched niche at the base.2006-10-21