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Photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity couple seated on a yellow-draped platform under a dark roof. The male figure wears an orange turban, purple dhoti, layered rudraksha and bead malas, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and his partner wears a multicoloured silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. Five brass kalasha pots with coconuts, mango leaves and flowers sit on a white cloth in front, with a fire pit burning in the foreground. No physical people are shown.

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A photograph of two golden statues seated on a yellow-draped platform in front of a homa fire pit with flames. The male statue wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident-like staff with a snake, layered rudraksha and bead necklaces, and purple dhoti-style cloth. The female statue wears a multicoloured sari of green, blue and maroon, with silver jewelry, earrings and bangles. Four brass kalasha pots with coconuts, mango leaves and red markings stand before the fire. A standing man in a white shirt and jeans watches at left under an open tent roof. The banner above reads Nithyanandeshwara Temple. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2011-09-01June 10 20112011-06-10A golden metal utsava murti of a seated deity couple in a temple setting, adorned for festival worship. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a multicoloured silk sari, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus-topped staff. Both are seated on a yellow draped platform before a red cushion, with small brass pots tied with white thread and decorated with yellow flowers and leaves in the foreground. Pale pink and red walls and a dark doorway appear behind them.2011-09-01Two golden statues seated side by side on a tiered white and red striped stepped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a golden implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold trim, layered ornate necklaces, earrings and red bangles, and holds one arm outward. Behind them is an open pillared hall, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti draped with a marigold garland. Potted plants flank the steps against orange walls.2011-08-02June 06 20112011-06-06Two golden deity murti statues seated side by side in a temple courtyard with orange-and-white striped steps. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a blue-green and orange lower cloth, holding a staff with a gold ornament and a trident-like sceptre. The female figure wears a red and maroon sari with a blue skirt, a jewelled crown and layered white and red beaded necklaces. Both have gold arms and red lips. Behind them stands a dark stone statue of a figure draped in white with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and an ornate decorated shrine with orange drapes and a golden canopy is visible further back under a corrugated roof.2011-08-01Two large golden statues of a deity couple stand on a striped step platform before a temple doorway. The male figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, ornate silver-white jewellery and a heavy garland of red and white flowers, and holds a golden damaru-style drum and a staff. The female figure wears a blue sari, a dark red shawl, layered jewellery and a matching red and white flower garland, with a golden lamp or vessel in her hand. Potted plants flank the entrance and a dark tented roof is visible above.2011-07-30March 23 20132013-03-23A pair of gilded murti statues seated side by side, decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers and silver jewellery. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a white dhoti and black trousers, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a deep magenta sari with a gold border, a braided plait wrapped with flowers, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a teal and purple draped platform in a covered open pavilion with white and red steps behind them. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-06-26Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-06-05March 22 20132013-03-22June 10 20112011-06-10