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Photo of two golden murti statues seated side by side on a raised platform under an ornate gilded arch with red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, a trident-shaped ornament, and holds a gold staff; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered jeweled necklaces and holds a hand in blessing gesture. Both are adorned with red, yellow, purple and white garland strands and blue satin cloth covers the base. In the foreground a tall brass oil lamp with lit flames stands before them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

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Photograph of two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side in a golden arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold trident-shaped ornament, an ornate gold necklace and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and holds a gold staff with a tasselled head. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a jewelled gold necklace and garlands, and raises one hand in blessing. Both are seated on a blue satin draped platform. In the foreground stands a brass multi-tiered oil lamp with burning wicks. These are statues, not living people.2010-01-01A 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.2010-11-09October 11 20102010-10-11December 01 20092009-12-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dark teal draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch, with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and raises a hand holding a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A long gold staff rests diagonally across the platform.2009-10-17A gilded shrine in a temple setting shows a large golden deity murti of a seated male and female pair, adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns; the male figure wears an orange-red headdress and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall gold crown. In front, a golden lingam-shaped form is draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Below it, a white-clad figure with a white head covering and a gold-and-white shawl sits with hands folded, a gold chain around the neck, facing the deity. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a small golden pyramid and a copper plate with offerings surround the shrine. A blue and yellow silk cloth drapes the base. Printed copyright text runs down the right edge. No physical people beyond the seated figure are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA gilded shrine photograph in a temple sanctum showing a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate golden arch against red curtains. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace; the female figure wears a crown and jewelled necklace. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower strings. In front stands a silver shivalinga on a gold yoni-pitha base, with a small white marble statue of a sannyasi in red robes and a garland seated before it. Tall brass lamps flank the shrine and a small brass oil lamp sits on the floor. No living people are visible.2009-10-17December 16 20092009-12-16Two ornately decorated golden statues of deities stand side by side on a raised platform before a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a golden-brown shawl over a dark blue garment, holds a trident and a golden ritual staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and flower garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure on the right wears a crown with a halo-like arch, a green skirt and orange top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both are heavily ornamented with jewelry and garlands, and the setting is a stone temple wall. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-22December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA golden murti of a seated deity couple inside an ornate gilded arch, with a tall crown-like headdress, a green and orange turban-style crown on the male figure, and ornate jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, while the female figure sits beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape over the figures, and a brass kalasha stands in front on a peetha-like base. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph, rotated on its side, of a gilded temple shrine holding two large golden deity murtis seated under an arched golden frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the right wears a crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red garment, and holds a trident, while the figure on the left is adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a flowing turquoise and pink silk drape. Both are decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds with magenta and purple flowers. Golden lamps and a pink-and-yellow floral arrangement appear at the lower left. No living people are visible, so the a person field is set to unsure because no physical candidate is present and the figures are statues.2010-09-22