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A 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.

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A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti statues seated side by side on a decorated throne-like seat under a temple canopy. The figures wear orange and saffron garments, the male figure with an orange turban and a crescent crown, and the female figure with an orange sari and a tiara. Both hold ritual objects, including a trident on the left figure. Thick garlands in yellow, red, white and purple frame the arch behind them, with a purple cloth skirt below and green and gold hanging ornaments at the lower left. Red curtains and gilded architecture surround the scene. The statues are figures rather than living people.2010-12-27A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat framed by a golden arch and wide garlands of marigolds and white chrysanthemums in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange draped cloth, holds a trident, and wears layered rudraksha and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange sari-style garment, silver jewellery and a crown, holding a green object in one hand. Both are gold-coloured statues with ornate silver and jewelled adornments. The setting appears to be a temple shrine.2010-12-27Two life-sized deity murtis seated side by side on a violet silk-draped platform beneath an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces. Beside him, a female deity murti in orange sari-style dress and layered silver and gold necklaces holds a green leaf and wears a dark embellished crown. Both are richly adorned with silver armlets and bangles, and a flower-filled brass tray sits at the lower right.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated deity murti pair in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange dhoti, orange turban-style crown, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a trishula in one hand. The female figure wears orange and a black crown, gold jewellery and a long necklace, seated on a purple cloth base with a kalasha-like offering and green stones at the front. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A temple shrine holds two deity murtis seated side by side on a violet draped throne. Both figures wear orange and saffron garments with gold and jewelled ornaments, layered necklaces and crowns. The figure on the left holds a trident and is adorned with a rudraksha-style mala, while the figure on the right raises a hand in blessing. The murtis are framed by an arched gold surround and a dense arch of marigold and red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a carved stone pillar line the shrine.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, both wearing orange-saffron garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like headpiece. The figure on the right wears a green-and-gold necklace, multiple gold earrings and jewelled arm bands, and holds a small green parrot. Both statues are framed by garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2010-12-27Low-angle photograph of two golden-bodied deity murti seated side by side on a throne, both dressed in saffron-orange garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, and silver-patterned armbands. The figure on the right holds a small green parrot in one hand, wears a crown-like headdress, pearl and gold necklaces, and silver-patterned armbands. Both are framed by large garlands of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and white, and a gold-patterned arch sits behind them. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated figure in an orange saffron dress and a purple satin skirt, wearing a golden crown, a long trident-like staff held in one hand, and gold jewellery and bangles. The figure is framed by a large golden arch and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and white blossoms draped around the niche. Red curtains hang at the sides, and a granite pillar with carved details stands to the right. This appears to be a statue or murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27A photograph of a pair of seated golden statues in orange robes, placed on a raised throne framed by a golden arch wreathed in marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The statues are sculpted with orange turbans and a crown, one holding a trident and both wearing layered silver and gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. Red curtains hang behind the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible in the scene. The seated pair appear to be deity murtis.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-arched shrine framed by garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers. The central murti wears an orange turban-style crown, orange dhoti, rudraksha mala and a trident held in one hand; the consort figure beside it wears an orange sari, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Both sit on a purple draped base with a decorated shield-like panel and green hanging ornaments below. No living 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.2010-12-27Photo of a golden metal murti pair seated together on an ornate throne under a gilded arch, dressed in saffron-orange garments with silver jewellery and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown, holds a silver trident and carries a rudraksha mala; the figure on the right wears a tall dark hair arrangement, earrings and a silver necklace. Both are framed by long garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with a silver-rimmed object and flower garlands at the lower left. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27