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Two golden metal statues of a male and female deity pair stand side by side in warm evening light. The male figure wears a red turban, an orange draped shawl and yellow-and-orange marigold garlands, holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a gesture hand in front of him. The female figure wears a red and gold sari with ornate jewelry and a long beaded necklace, holds a small object near her face, and has a green-painted face. Behind them a banner reads Sarva Darshan, MEET the Master, Individual Healing & Blessings for all, with Kannada text above.

Two golden metal statues stand in a niche against an orange wall, lit by warm sunlight. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, and yellow marigold garlands. It holds a raised staff topped with a cobra-headed finial and a hand gesture near the chest. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crown, and holds a small object near the face. Both are statues rather than living people.

Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.

Close photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity, decorated for worship. The male figure wears a bright orange turban, a blue garment, rudraksha malas and a red-and-white heart-shaped pendant, and holds a small trident-like staff topped by a green parrot figure. The female figure wears a golden crown with pearl strands, large jewelled earrings, a red flower in her hair, layered jewelled necklaces and a maroon embroidered garment. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Background shows a red wall and gold ceremonial metalwork.

2011-08-28 +1 copies

Two golden statues of deities stand side by side under a dark open-sided pavilion. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha beads, and layered necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff with a cobra coiled around it. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with feathered ornaments, a multicoloured silk sari, layered pearl and ruby necklaces, and large jeweled earrings, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. These are statues, not living people, and no persons are present.

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Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the left has long dark hair, an orange-red turban and saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, raising a gold-plated hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red silk sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a gold ritual object. Gold ornaments and an arch frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions, not living persons.

2011-12-18 +1 copies

June 29 2009

Two golden murti figures of a deity couple dressed in red and maroon garments with white and multicolored bead garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident-like staff and a small green parrot perched near its hand; the figure on the right has long dark hair, a jewelled headpiece, and a dark red sari with gold border. They sit under a dark canopy, with an orange wall at left and a shrine with red drapery and painted deity images visible in the background. No living people are visible.

Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.

Two gilded deity murtis side by side against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, a red garment, a jeweled brow ornament, and layered white and gold-beaded garlands with a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with turquoise, red and green gemstone inlay, a red and orange sari with a green border, pearl garlands, and dangling jeweled earrings. A small green parakeet perches on a golden stand between them, and a golden kalasha-like finial rises at the top.