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Photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple. The male figure on the left holds a silver trident and wears a red and green turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and a jeweled necklace, with a white-gloved hand raised in blessing. The female figure on the right wears a sheer gold veil over a red and gold sari, a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a silver staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with orange and gold drapery behind them. No physical people are visible.

Close view of two golden metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, both garlanded with white jasmine and multicoloured flower strings in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a silver trident and a golden hand-held staff, and has an orange shawl draped over its shoulder. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green embroidered garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a golden sceptre. Behind them are gold drapery and carved stone.

Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side against a shimmering gold backdrop. The figure on the left holds a silver trident and wears an orange-red turban, orange cloth and a red-and-white forehead mark, with a red-and-orange garland. The figure on the right wears a black crown with white flowers, a gold blouse and heavy layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a silver ritual implement and a small green parrot-like ornament, with a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures have vivid red lips and ornate gold earrings.

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.

Golden murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, adorned with silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male form wears a red and orange turban with a silver ornament and holds a trident; the female form wears a crown and a long braid. They sit before a backdrop of garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green arranged in a fan shape, with a green cloth at the base.

December 05 2016

A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure on the left and a consort-form figure on the right, seated before a green shimmering cloth with gold motifs and a gold arched canopy. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a tall matted-hair crown with rudraksha beads and a tilak. The right figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces, a green sari and holds a lotus-stem or similar object. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. The background shows carved stone pillars. Their faces are gold-coloured with red lips. No living people are visible.

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Close-up of two metal deity murtis adorned for worship in a temple. The left figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, holds a silver trident and a golden hand gesture. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, with a white flower garland. Behind them are marigold, red, and purple flower garlands and gold-toned panels. These are statues, not living people.

2011-12-16 +1 copies

Close view of two golden metal murti statues decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, a vertical tilak, a blue garment, rudraksha beads and a heart-shaped pendant, and holds a trident-shaped staff. The right figure wears a dark conical crown with white beads, red and gold ornaments, and a green parrot perches near its raised hand. A reddish-orange wall forms the background. These are statues, not living people, so no candidate is shown as present.

2011-08-28 +1 copies

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.