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Golden murti of a deity couple seated within a gilded arch against a deep red draped curtain. The male figure wears a green and red turban topped with a crown and crescent, a sacred ash mark on the forehead, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces over green fabric. He holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument in raised hands, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over his shoulder. The female figure wears a black crown, a red and green sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus stem. Both have gold-toned faces. Incense smoke drifts across the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.

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A photograph of two golden deity murtis. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent moon, a green and red turban-like headdress, layered silver-white jewelled necklaces and a dark green garment. He holds a trident in one hand and a small drum-like instrument in the other. The figure beside him wears a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a teal and red sari. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang over their shoulders, and faint incense smoke drifts through the air. No living people are visible.2009-10-15December 16 20092009-12-16September 03 20092009-09-03Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.A golden metal deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban topped with a crown and crescent, a trident in one hand and a damaru or similar ceremonial object raised in the other, with a gold garland and bead necklaces. The female figure wears a black headdress, a green and white saree with gold jewellery and multiple beaded necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands.2010-02-05Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gold arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown ornament, holds a trident in one hand and a damaru-like drum in the other, and is adorned with a rudraksha mala, white and red beaded necklaces and a bejeweled sash. The female figure wears a golden conical crown, teal sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and red kumkum on the forehead. This appears to be a decorated deity murti, not living people.2013-08-18December 08 20092009-12-08A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated before a deep red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-red turban, a dark navy garment with ornate silver-white beadwork, and a heavy layered necklace. It holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands and has a rudraksha-style garland of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a sky-blue sari with silver embroidery, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both have golden faces with red lips and crescent ornaments. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-12-05A pair of metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, stand side by side before a green silk backdrop framed in ornate gold. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a jewelled chest covering and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female figure wears a dark green blouse, a gold jewelled necklace, a red and white flower garland and a decorated headpiece. Both have red floral garlands and white flower strands. The setting is a temple-style darshan display. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14Two ornately decorated murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an arched gold-framed shrine niche before deep maroon velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled crown, a green bodice with layered silver-white necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange sari, a purple skirt, and heavy necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both figures. Statues are shown, not living people; the scene reads as a deity murti display during worship.2009-12-16