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Two gilded statues stand before a golden arched backdrop with a deep red cushioned seat between them. The statue on the left has four arms, an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a leopard-print garment, orange dhoti, rudraksha malas and white jasmine garlands, holding a trident in one upper hand. The statue on the right wears a green and gold silk sari with heavy jeweled necklaces and a jeweled crown, with a white garland. Both stand on lotus-shaped bases with scattered petals. This is a deity murti arrangement, not living people; no person is physically present.

2013-05-28 +1 copies

A temple shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, holds a staff-like ceremonial implement in one raised hand and shows an open palm gesture. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a green and gold garment and layered jewelry, with a red and white garland. Both are draped in garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves, with a silver offering tray with lit lamps and fruit set in front. At the lower right edge a partially visible golden figure wears a yellow turban.

Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a raised pedestal before a red velvet backdrop with sparkling embroidery and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange sash, a blue lower garment, a jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with white and red flower garlands, green leaves, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Offerings are arranged in front on a golden tray.

Two golden murti statues of a deity pair stand against a red sequined curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a gold face, a dark stone-like bead necklace and a multi-strand garland of white flowers and red roses, and holds a trident-like staff with a snake and an open jewelled palm. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and the same red and white rose garland. Green leaves are tucked into both garlands. No people are visible.

Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.

October 11 2010

2010-10-11 +1 copies

A gilded metal murti of a deity pair seated before a red sequined curtain within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy layered necklaces, and a dense jewelled garland of white and red flowers, holding a staff-like ornament in one raised hand and a jewelled palm-shaped hand gesture in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall black headdress with a silver ornament, a green and gold sari with a jewelled necklace, and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh greenery and flowers. No physical people are visible.

Two ornately dressed metal deity murtis stand together on a gilded arched shrine with a red sparkling curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, and is draped in a blue lower garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange garment, and layered necklaces. Both are adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and an ornate gold lamp-like tray with green jewelled finials sits in front.

Two deity murtis, a male and female pair, seated side by side and dressed in bright yellow silk skirts with gold jewellery, ornate crowns and ornaments. Their shoulders and backs are framed by long arches of marigold and pink rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The male figure holds a red cloth scroll with gold trim and fringe, and the female figure wears a red and gold bodice with a jewelled necklace. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain and a gold-trimmed backdrop.

December 26 2008

October 19 2008

Gilded metal murti of a seated divine couple within a golden arched frame against a red drape. The male figure wears a pink turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace and a red gem pendant, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. The female figure wears a golden crown and layered pearl necklaces. A golden shivalinga sits on a red-and-gold base wrapped in garlands of white flowers, purple and yellow blossoms. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.