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Two painted metal or stone murti figures seated together in a temple shrine, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves arranged in arched frames. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, red garments, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant and holds a trident and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, red-orange sari-style dress, layered gold and silver necklaces and jewelled earrings. Gold-leaf carved arch and stone pillars frame the scene, with a row of green-and-gold hanging ornaments in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis.

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A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated together on a throne-like seat inside a temple niche. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a crown-like headpiece, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a red dhoti, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, earrings, bangles and a tall ornate crown, holding a small lamp-like object. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with a gold ornate arch behind and a yellow cloth at the base. No physical people are visible.2010-12-28Two life-size metal murti figures of a seated deity couple sit on an ornate throne-like seat framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red garment with gold jewellery and rudraksha-style beads, holding a staff and a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a red sari-like garment with silver-white embroidered borders, a tall ornate crown, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Yellow silk drapes at the base. Behind them are red curtains and stone temple pillars with gold-trimmed carved arches. This is a deity murti display, not living people.2010-12-28Two painted, gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat inside a temple shrine, framed by a golden arch and a thick garland of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident in one hand and a sacred gesture with a decorated hand, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red garments. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, large earrings, and a red blouse and skirt, holding a lotus-like stem. Yellow cloth drapes below and a red curtain hangs behind. The scene is a deity display rather than living people.2010-12-28A photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a raised throne-like platform inside an ornate stone temple niche. The two figures wear red and orange garments with gold and silver jewellery, crowns and necklaces, and one holds a trident. Both are framed by long garlands of yellow marigolds with purple, red and green accents, and a yellow silk cloth drapes the base. A kalasha-like brass lamp stands at the lower right, and the carved pillars and arch are gilded. The image is a copyright-watermarked archive photo with no visible people.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22A 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 photograph of two seated statues dressed in yellow and saffron garments, framed by a golden arch and draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and crown, holds a trident and rudraksha mala, and wears a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, earrings and a hair ornament, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a red cushioned seat against a red curtain, with green-and-white string lights above. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-23A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a crimson cushioned throne beneath a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a golden crown with a yellow turban-like headdress, a trident is held upright, and his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The Parvati figure wears a yellow saree, heavy gold necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and bangles. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, white jasmine and green leaves wrapped around the arch. A red cloth hangs behind and a stone pillar with carvings stands at the right. No people are visible.2010-12-26Two large metal murti statues of a seated divine couple are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with silver-colored necklaces and jewelry. The figure on the right wears a red saree-style outfit with a yellow underskirt, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with a crown. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a sceptre-like staff. Both are seated on a decorated throne framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, and green leaves. The setting is an open-sided temple space with warm stone architecture behind them. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne within a temple shrine, framed by a large arch of marigold and red flower garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and crown, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears an orange garment with a jewelled crown-like headdress, holds a small staff, and is adorned with pearl-like necklaces and earrings. Both sit on a purple cushioned seat with a green and yellow flower-decorated base. Carved stone pillars and a red curtain frame the background. No living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne-like platform in front of a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown ornament, a multi-strand rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and orange dhoti-like garments, holding a trident-like staff with a damaru-style emblem in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black crown, orange garments, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple blooms, and a purple satin cloth covers the base. Green stone-like ornaments hang from the front of the platform, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-12-27December 14 20102010-12-14