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A 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.

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December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti seated in an ornate golden arch against a deep maroon drape. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a trident in one raised hand, and layered garlands with jewelled necklaces. Beside him a female deity murti in a gold crown and jewelled earrings holds a lotus-like object and wears matching garlands. Both wear marigold and rose garlands. A golden kalasha and oil lamps sit in front, with a pot-shaped vessel at the base. No people are visible.2009-10-17June 09 20092009-06-09December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16Golden murti of a deity couple, a male and a female form, seated side by side within an ornate gilded arch in a temple shrine. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and a raised hand; the female figure wears a tall gold crown and gold jewellery. Both are draped in pink-orange silk and adorned with garlands of white, red and purple flowers. Oil lamps with brass stands flank the shrine, and green mango leaves and fruits hang at the sides. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2009-06-09Close view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Photograph of a gilded temple shrine with an arched golden frame and carved stone walls. Two golden deity murtis are seated on a raised golden platform, the figure on the left holding a trident and the one on the right with a crown, both wearing silver necklaces and garlands in red, yellow and green. In front stands a gold and silver shivalinga-style pedestal draped with flower garlands. Dark green and maroon cloth hangs behind, with brass oil lamps on either side. In the lower centre a standing person wears a red garment and gold necklace, facing the shrine, with a red cloth on the head, and is partly obscured by the altar.2009-10-17 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red satin draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown-like headdress, multiple ornate necklaces with a red gem, and holds ceremonial items in raised hands. The female figure beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers hang from the figures. A golden yoni-shaped pedestal or shivalinga base sits in front. Lit oil lamps flank the arch on gold stands, with red curtains behind. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-11-08A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copies