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A photograph of two large gilded and white-streaked statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine. The male figure on the left wears a tall crown with a crescent ornament and a broad necklace, his right hand raised in blessing. The female figure on the right wears a tiered crown and ornate jewellery. Behind them hangs a red cloth and carved golden pillars frame the scene, with sunlight streaming in from above. The image shows deity murti only, with no living people visible.

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Blurred photograph of two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side against a red cloth backdrop, with ornate temple architecture at the right edge. The figures wear crowns and ornaments and have large carved faces with gold-painted surfaces; the seated figure on the left holds an object in one hand. A partial person in pale yellow clothing stands at the far left edge. A purple bird logo appears at upper left and a red date stamp at lower right.2006-10-21Close view of two gilded metal deity statues standing against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left, with a tall crown and garlands of yellow flowers and red berries across the chest, raises a hand in blessing and holds a ceremonial staff. Beside him a slender female deity with a high crown and jewelled earrings holds a lotus-like object at her side. Their ornate gold necklaces and armlets are visible, and a carved wooden structure frames the left edge. A date stamp reads 21 10 2006 along the lower right, and the photo is marked as the Nithyanandapedia archive.2006-10-21Two large gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red drape with carved cream pillars and arches. The figure on the left has a tall jatamukuta-style crown, a multi-strand necklace, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff-like implement. The figure on the right wears a smaller crown, layered necklaces and holds a serpent-like object. No physical people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis, a male and female form side by side against a red cloth backdrop. Both figures wear tall ornate crowns and heavy layered gold necklaces and armlets; the male figure holds a small ritual object near his chest, and the female figure rests her hand on his arm. Garlands of white flowers are draped over the shoulders and crowns. Warm light falls across the gold surfaces in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars behind them.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Close photograph of a golden-toned pair of deity murti statues in a temple setting, with a red curtain behind and carved stone pillars at right. The figure at left wears a tall conical crown and ornate necklace; the figure at right wears a tiered crown with a finial, earrings and a jewelled collar. A partially visible hand in white sleeves holds a golden vessel near the statues. The statues are wet and glistening.2006-10-21Photograph of two gilded deity murti, a male and a female figure with tall crowns and flower garlands, one with a red flower at the crown and a red bindi on the forehead. Behind them a red drape and carved architectural details. On the left, a hand holds a silver oil lamp with a flame. A partial arm in white clothing appears at the left edge. The image bears a date stamp of 21 10 2006.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a golden metal statue pair of Shiva and Parvati, seated and gleaming, with a standing man in white clothes and an orange shawl at the left pouring yellow liquid from a vessel over the crowned figure's head during abhishekam. The seated deity murti on the left wears a tall yellow-coated crown and layered necklaces; the goddess on the right wears a crown and ornaments and holds a ritual object. A red curtain hangs behind them and carved wooden arches frame the shrine. A partially visible person in orange is at the lower left. Watermarked archive photo dated 21 10 2006.2006-10-21Golden metal statues of a deity couple stand against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a tall crown decorated with flowers and holds a cobra-headed element; a hand in a yellow sleeve pours liquid or flower petals over the head of the left statue. The right statue wears an ornate crown, layered necklaces and armlets. Tiered wooden architecture frames the scene and a light beam falls from above. No physical people are the focus beyond the pouring hand.2006-10-21