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Two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a turquoise draped backdrop, decorated with red and white flower garlands. The male figure, shown with a trident and a saffron-orange turban and dhoti-style drapery, holds a trident in his raised hand and wears rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a crown with jewelled ornaments and a long necklace. Before them rest small green-tipped padukas on a gold tray, indicating paduka puja.

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A gilded metal murti of a deity pair stands in a golden arched shrine niche against a turquoise satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari, jewelled crown and heavy garlands. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands, and a decorated brass tray with green offerings sits at the base. The setting suggests a temple paduka puja, with no living people visible.2011-08-18August 18 20112011-08-18A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate golden carvings and a turquoise satin backdrop holds a pair of metal deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base. The left figure wears an orange saffron head cloth and rich red and pink garments, holding a trident and a small ritual object, with layered necklaces and a central third-eye mark. The right figure wears a purple and gold sari, a tall dark crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments, holding a lotus-like item. Both are draped in garlands of red roses and white flowers, with a row of carved gold animal heads at the base.2011-08-18Two metal murti statues of a deity couple stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a decorated crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and wears garlands of red roses and white flowers. The female figure wears a gold crown, a purple sari, and multi-strand gem necklaces with red and green stones, also garlanded with red roses and greenery. Oil lamps glow at the bottom edge. The sculptures are idols, not living people; the image shows a deity murti rather than a person. No living people are visible.2011-08-20A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a blue satin backdrop within an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, has a silver trident in one hand and a silver hand gesture raised, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace and white floral garland. The figure on the right wears a dark navy crown and a maroon garment with a white and red rose garland. Both are adorned with ornate silver jewellery and ceremonial necklaces. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-08-03June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a turquoise satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and layered jewelled garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple silk sari with gold border, and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments, and a decorated jewelled arch with green gem inlays hangs in front of them. No physical people are visible.2011-08-20Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2011-08-08Photograph of two metal murti statues of deities seated side by side before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, an orange shawl, and layered white beaded and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a red floral garland, and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with red and white flower garlands and marigolds, with an offering tray of lamps in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-20A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a gilded deity murti with an orange turban and orange shawl, a trident and a ceremonial staff, heavy jewelled necklaces and a jewelled armband. The figure on the right is a female murti with a black crown and pearl necklaces, both statues draped in white garments and garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-06-26Two gilded metal murtis stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red and white rose garland, and holds a trident and a raised hand with jeweled palm. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a nose ring, a gold necklace set and a rose garland, and holds a lotus stem. Green leaves are tucked among the garlands. Both are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2011-08-17September 16 20132013-09-16