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A photograph of a golden-bodied murti pair of deities seated on a purple satin-draped platform within a festooned shrine. The seated male deity wears an orange dhoti and orange turban-style crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha mala, and wears a white and silver jewelled chest ornament. The female deity beside him wears an orange sari, layered silver necklaces, and jewelled earrings, and holds a sprig of greenery. Both are framed by arches of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with a brass oil lamp and a brass kalasha-like vessel in the foreground.

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Two gilded, life-size murti figures seated together on a purple satin-draped platform in a temple setting, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a golden trident and wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial jewellery. The figure on the right wears a black cap with an orange garment and a heavy silver and gold necklace, and holds a small object in the raised hand. A decorated golden arch and red curtains frame the scene, with a brass lamp stand at the lower right. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-27A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a palanquin-like throne draped in a purple cloth, with two figures wearing orange and saffron garments and orange turbans or crowns. The figure on the left holds a trident and the one on the right holds a small object in hand, both adorned with heavy silver and gold jewellery, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and bangles. The seated pair is framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple and white marigold and jasmine flowers, with a brass or gold ornamental canopy and palm trees visible in the background. Scattered petals lie on the white-draped platform in front.2010-12-27A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side on a raised purple cloth-draped seat within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange dhoti-style garment, a rudraksha-style mala and ornate silver jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears an orange garment, layered silver necklaces, earrings and bangles, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with a brass oil lamp at the right edge and red curtains behind. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murti statues in an arched niche decorated with thick garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers. The figure on the left holds a staff and wears an orange dhoti and red turban with gold ornaments; the figure on the right wears orange and purple garments and jewelled necklaces. Below them sits a golden kalasha-like vessel on an orange cloth, with a white-draped table, brass lamp stand and orange-and-white striped temple wall in the background. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a pair of painted deity murti statues seated on a decorated platform in a temple setting. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, orange garments, silver jewelry and a beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears orange robes, layered silver necklaces and earrings and holds a small object in one hand. Both sit on a purple silk drape. The platform is framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, with a brass-embossed pillar on the left and palm trees visible through an open doorway at right. A flower-decorated silver vessel appears at the lower right corner.2010-12-27December 31 20102010-12-31July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA shrine with two carved murti statues seated side by side on a raised golden throne under an ornate golden arch. The figures wear orange and red garments, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure in orange with a purple lower cloth, adorned with layered necklaces and bangles. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers drape the arch and the pedestal, and a white-clothed table stands to the left. Brass oil lamps and orange cloth hangings frame the open-sided shrine, with a railing and greenery behind. No people are visible.2010-12-27A decorated deity murti pair seated on a purple-draped platform inside a temple shrine. The left figure wears an orange dhoti and orange turban with a crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha mala, and wears a long bead necklace. The right figure wears an orange sari-style garment with gold ornaments and a dark hair ornament, holds one hand raised in blessing and wears a long necklace. Both are framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple, with green ornaments hanging at the base. The stone shrine walls and a gilded arch surround them. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated festival idol pair seated on a raised platform under an ornate gilded arch. Two deity murtis are shown: the left figure holds a trident and wears an orange turban and orange dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, while the right figure wears an orange-and-gold sari-like garment, layered silver-toned necklaces, and a tall dark crown-like headdress. Both wear jewelled armlets and bangles. The figures sit on a purple satin draped base, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigold, red, white and purple flowers. A decorated orange palanquin-like canopy frame appears at the lower right with floral garlands, and a palm-tree garden shows in the background.2010-12-27A decorated temple shrine with two orange-clad deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall orange crown and silver ornaments; the figure on the right wears a jewelled necklace and earrings and holds a ceremonial implement. Both are draped in orange cloth above purple skirts. Garlands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers frame the arch and the seated figures. A white cloth covers a table in front, with a brass oil lamp and a kalasha-like vessel with flower petals scattered on the floor. A red and white striped wall and palm trees stand outside the open pavilion.2010-12-27July 07 20092009-07-07