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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.

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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis standing side by side within a gilded arch framed by red drapes. The figure on the left has an orange and gold crown, gold earrings, a black-and-gold necklace, and pink and blue garments, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, gold jewellery, a blue and purple sari, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front stands a smaller black stone linga with an orange cloth wrap and a cobra-hood canopy, decorated with garlands and sitting on a gold-banded base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the carved stone pillars are visible around the shrine. No people are present.2010-02-09Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like object, with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and is paired with a figure in a purple and blue sari with elaborate jewellery and a tall crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like vessel sits at their feet. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on either side of the shrine. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-10-02July 08 20102010-07-08September 22 20092009-09-22Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15Two ornately decorated metal murtis of a deity couple seated side by side within a gilded arched shrine frame with a deep red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban-style crown, a dark embroidered garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a tall decorated crown, and layered pearl and gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang across the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel with green leaves stands in front.2010-09-02A golden-framed shrine arch holds a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a crown-like headdress, holds a trident and a small ritual vessel, and has a rudraksha-style and gold necklace layered over a pink lower garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, gold jewellery and a decorated crown. Yellow and pink flower garlands drape both murtis and a silver-gold lingam-shaped object stands in front on a platter. Red curtains hang behind the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-09-02A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15July 21 20102010-07-21Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine against red drapes. The male figure wears an orange turban, layered silver-toned necklaces and holds a staff, while the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery and a tiara-like crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower malas, and gold oil lamps flank the shrine. A small brass vessel with a leaf garland sits at the base. The image carries a faint archive copyright overlay.2009-12-15July 08 20102010-07-08