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Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and a raised hand, wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. This is a deity murti, not living people; no physical people are visible.2013-06-19April 14 20122012-04-14Ornate murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent and gem-set crown, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces over blue robes, holding a golden trident and a serpent-topped staff. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown, and layered gem necklaces, holding a lotus-like staff with a green parrot perched on it. Gold and gem-studded offerings sit in the foreground. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side under a golden arch with a lavender silk backdrop. The figure on the left has a red turban with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a snake-shaped staff; ornate gold and red garlands hang at the neck. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a nose ring, earrings and an orange garment, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the shoulders. Both are adorned with gold necklaces and bangles.2014-11-23June 09 20132013-06-09June 18 20132013-06-18Two gilded deity murti stand before a magenta velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has a golden face, an orange-red turban with a gold crown, a white and gold layered necklace, and holds a gold mace-like weapon and raised hand. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings, a green sari, and a red and white flower garland. Green and yellow flower garlands hang at their shoulders.2013-04-25Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side within a gold-framed arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent, carries a trident and rudraksha mala and a golden ornamental necklace, and wears a green garment. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, a green sari, a long multi-strand necklace with red stones, a trident raised beside it, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang over both figures. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-10-10Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06A photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti pair seated before a deep red velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a silver-and-gold necklace layered over a dark blue garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female deity wears a blue sari with silver jewelry, a crescent-moon hair ornament, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Both murtis have golden faces and rich jewelry. The murtis are statues, not living people.2009-12-05October 15 20102010-10-15