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A 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.

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A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped base in front of white-and-red steps and a covered hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with gold border, a sash and a heavy white and red-stone necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right has long black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled trim, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small staff. No living people are visible.2011-08-03Two large gilded utsava murtis of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth-draped platform under a temple canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, a teal dhoti, layered white and jewelled garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ritual implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver-embroidered borders, a dark braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, layered pearl necklaces and drop earrings. A small green parrot perches near the male figure's hand. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2011-08-02 +2 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple, seated side by side. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a trident in one hand, layered rudraksha and bead malas and a parrot held near the face. The figure on the right has long black hair under a jewelled crown, pearl and ruby earrings and necklaces, and wears a multicoloured silk sari in green, purple and gold.2011-09-01June 06 20112011-06-06Two 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.2011-06-05Two 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.2011-08-02A photograph of two gilded statues of a deity couple standing together in a covered outdoor space. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red garment, white and jewelled garland necklaces, and a teal and purple lower wrap, holding a gold trident-like staff and a drum-like instrument in raised hands. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with jewelled borders, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a gold staff with a small green parrot perched on it. A teal and orange cloth drapes the figures. Behind them are striped steps and a metal framework roof.2011-08-01April 05 20132013-04-05August 21 20112011-08-21Photograph of two golden murti statues of a deity couple, the male figure wearing an orange turban and the female figure with long black hair, a red flower and ornate jewelry. Both wear layered garlands of red, yellow and marigold flowers and heavy silver-white and jewelled necklaces. The male figure holds a golden trident-like staff, and the female figure holds a golden lotus-like object. A small green bird perches near the male statue's face. The statues are the only figures; no living people are shown.2011-07-26March 20 20132013-03-20Two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a purple velvet cloth draped over a white and red striped step. The figure on the left has a multi-armed form, wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with silver-white and jewelled necklaces, and teal trousers with a gold border; it holds a trident and a tall gold staff with a decorative top, and wears garlands of red and white roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the right is a female form with black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled necklaces and earrings, and a garland of red and white flowers. Both statues wear gold anklets and bangles. The scene is an outdoor, pillared setting with an orange wall behind.2011-07-31