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Two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a large layered jeweled necklace. It holds a trident-like gold staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold ornamented necklace, a nose ring and a blue patterned garment, with one hand raised. Yellow, red and purple flower garlands drape across the frame. These are statues, not living people, and no human candidate is visible.

Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban-style crown and a trident-like staff, wears a teal and gold garment, layered red and green garlands, and a large red-stoned pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and decorative metalwork.

Two ornately decorated metal murti of a male and female deity sit side by side before a bright orange silk drape within a gilded arched frame. The left figure holds a trident and a cobra-like staff, wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate jewelled crown-like headdress. The right figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green-tipped object. Deity murti, not living people; they are figures representing deities rather than the a person depiction, with no visible person identifiable as a candidate.

Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.

A golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff. The female figure wears a conical jeweled crown, a blue silk garment and layered gold and gem necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a small green parrot perches near the female figure's hand. No living people are visible.

Golden statues of a deity pair seated against a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red and gold garment, layered gem necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand, with a garland of yellow, pink and purple flowers draped down. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-brown garment, layered necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.

Two ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue garment and layered necklaces, and raises a hand in a gesture. Both are adorned with gemstones, garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang at the right edge, and gilded decorations frame the scene.

Two gilded deity murti stand against a vivid orange silk backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large paisley earrings, a white and blue beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a golden hand while holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold and multicoloured jewelled crown, green and gold brocade garments, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is garlanded with red roses. Marigold and green leaf offerings sit at the base. These are statues, not people.

Two gilded deity murtis (statues) are shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jeweled teal-and-gold chest covering, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with gold border, layered gem necklaces and holds a tall trident. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Statues only; no physical people are visible.

October 09 2010

Two 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.

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