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Two metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side on a platform before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a peacock feather, a red bodice with layered white and turquoise beaded jewellery, and a red and gold skirt, and holds a ceremonial mace and a sword. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a blue and purple sari with gold border, and holds a green stalk. Both are adorned with garlands of red flowers and green leaves, multi-strand necklaces and large earrings. A gold oil lamp with a bird-head design stands at left, and a gold-rimmed brass tray is at right corner.

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June 18 20092009-06-18June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesA pair of golden-bodied deity murti stand together in a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with a deep red velvet drape behind. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold chest covering with layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The female figure wears a black crown with red and gold ornaments, a layered jewelled necklace, and a purple and magenta skirt with a gold border. Red and yellow garlands hang over both figures. Golden oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and a blue curtain hangs at right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine niche before a deep red curtain and gold-carved arch. The male figure holds a trident and a raised ornamental hand, wears a red turban with a crown above it, a purple and gold dhoti, and a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a red sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a matching garland. A brass oil lamp with several flames stands in front of them, and the stone walls of the temple are visible at the right.2011-08-10A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped throne under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-shaped staff rests against him, and he is adorned with jeweled silver-embellished garments, rudraksha-style beads and a jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue embroidered sari, a tall jeweled crown and a red pendant necklace, and holds a small green-leafed stem. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp with a lotus-like base stands at the left edge, and a brass vessel with flowers appears at the right. The scene is deity murti decoration, not living people.2010-11-09A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated deity couple within a golden arched shrine niche backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident and a ritual staff, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-11-09April 04 20132013-04-04June 18 20092009-06-18Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment and layered beaded necklaces with a red and green garland, and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red and gold circular ornaments, a purple and magenta sari and layered gold necklaces with a red garland. Both have ornate gold earrings and jewelled bangles.2009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18