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A photograph of a decorated murti pair in a temple setting: a golden-faced deity figure in red dhoti and red turban with a trident raised in one hand, seated beside a golden-faced female deity in red sari with elaborate silver jewellery and a crown. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves framing an arched backdrop. In front stands a dark stone lingam wrapped in red cloth and silver bands, set in a golden yoni-peetha base, with a garland of marigolds draped over it. These are statues, not living people.

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A festival photo of a golden deity pair seated under a gilded arch, dressed in red garments and jewelled ornaments. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident, and wears rudraksha malas; the female figure wears a tiered crown and holds a lotus-like flower. Between them stands a black lingam with a golden base, all surrounded by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves. No physical people are visible; the statues are the subjects.2010-12-28A decorated shrine with two golden-faced deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident, and has a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a jewelled crown, and layered gold necklaces, with a raised hand. Both are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves. Below them, a black Shiva lingam wrapped in red cloth sits in a gold yoni-pitha base, with a gold lingam face ornament and gold beads, and a garland of yellow flowers drapes over it. Red fabric and a gold arch frame the shrine.2010-12-28December 14 20102010-12-14A 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.2010-12-28A photograph of a decorated murti of a seated divine couple in a temple shrine. The two figures sit side by side under an ornate gilded arch; the male figure holds a golden trident and the female figure holds a hand raised in blessing. Both wear rich pink and red garments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and jewelled crowns. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves frame the arch and drape over a central lingam set on a gold yoni base. Below, a small white figure in pink and a striped turban sits among garlands, with oil lamps and brass vessels in front. Pink and white cloths hang at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-12-26A 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 14 20102010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14Two 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.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18