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A golden murti pair of deity figures seated in a gilded arched shrine against deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a red-and-gold garment, and a layered rudraksha-style necklace with red gemstone pendants, holding a trident-like staff and a small golden hand-held drum. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress with embroidered patterns, heavy jeweled necklaces and a deep red sari with gold border, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, and a golden kalasha-style object with green leaves sits before them. Gold oil lamps stand on either side. These are deity murti figures, not living people.

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A photograph of a pair of ornate golden-skinned deity murti seated side by side under a gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a crown-like headdress, a red and gold garment, layered gem-set necklaces and a green-and-red jewelled breastplate, holding a gold staff and a gold ritual object. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a white pearl necklace, a red pendant and a red-and-gold garment, holding a gold staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, and marigold and pink flowers lie in front. A gold oil lamp stands at the left edge, and the setting appears to be a stone temple hall.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a raised seat beneath an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red and gold garment, holds a staff and a gold mace-like object, and is adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and white floral garlands, and holds a small green object. Golden oil lamps and flower offerings in orange, pink and green sit at the lower edges, with a carved stone pillar on the right. No living people are visible.2010-10-11A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold panels with a red curtain behind. Two painted or lacquered deity murtis sit side by side: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, red and gold necklaces, earrings, and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall crown, layered gold and bead necklaces and bangles. Both are draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a small brass kalasha-like object sits at the base. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is present in the scene.2010-08-04A pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy ornate necklaces and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a golden staff-like object and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a blue silk blouse and blue skirt, a tall jewelled crown and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and a golden kalasha-shaped object with green gemstone accents sits in front. Golden oil lamps flank the arch.2010-07-02 +1 copiesOrnate gold-and-jewelled murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair in a gilded arched frame before a deep red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a green garment, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand drum; the female figure wears a green silk sari, a crown and layered gem necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha sits at the front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2010-10-10November 08 20102010-11-08A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16November 25 20092009-11-25Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate gold arch framed by red drapery. The male figure wears a pink and gold turban, holds a trident and a ritual object, and is adorned with rudraksha-style red beads, a jeweled necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a crown, a nose ring, layered jewelry and a flower garland. Oil lamps stand on gold stands at either side, and a golden base with a snake-like motif and green jewels sits below.2010-11-08