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A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a golden draped curtain under an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru drum in another, with rudraksha beads, a jewelled breast ornament and heavy beaded necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, layered gem and pearl necklaces and earrings, and holds a small green parrot on one raised hand. The stone walls behind them are carved and plain. No living people are visible.

A close view of two golden deity murtis seated before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, a white pearl garland and rudraksha-style beads over a blue garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small green parrot-like bird. Both are adorned with red and orange flower garlands and green leaves.

Two metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.

A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais within a large ornate gold arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown, a trident in one hand, a green garment with a jewelled breastplate, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, layered gold necklaces, and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with long strands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and a brass-coloured offering tray with small lamps rests at the bottom of the frame. No physical people are visible.

May 06 2012

Two golden metal murti figures stand in a temple shrine decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and white flower strands. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and a trishul in one hand. The figure on the right wears a jeweled silver crown, red-orange garments, layered necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus-like object with a green parrot perched on it. Red velvet drapery frames the arch behind them.

April 13 2013

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August 15 2010

Two gilded murti statues of deities sit side by side on a blue draped platform, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark blue velvet vest with a gold-trimmed sash, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a green silk skirt with an orange border, layered jewelled necklaces and an elaborate jewelled crown, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have ornate jewelled crowns and gold-toned faces. Behind them hangs a maroon curtain under a stone ledge. No living people are visible.

Gilded metal murti pair of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, seated before a dark blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban with a crescent ornament, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a gold crown, gold earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple and blue sari, holding a lotus stem. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers and green foliage surround them. This is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.

June 03 2009

Photograph of two metal murti statues seated before a red sparkling curtain under a gold arched frame. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban, orange checked dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is adorned with a jewelled hand covering and a bell anklet. Beside him, a female murti wears a maroon sari, a layered pearl and gem necklace and a long braid, with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over both figures. The figures are statues, not living people, and the scene is a temple-style display.