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October 19 20082008-10-19Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised platform before a deep red velvet backdrop during a Pradosha puja. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a white dhoti, a red garment with layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a cream and red sari with a gold kiritam, pearl strands, layered gold necklaces, and bangles, with rose garlands draped over both figures. Bright marigold and rose garlands and a carved stone architrave frame the scene.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08September 02 20142014-09-02Close-up photograph of two life-size golden-copper murti statues of Shiva and Parvati in a temple setting. The male figure on the left wears a turquoise and red turban, a teal shawl, a red garment and layered white jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a peach and orange sari with a silver-beaded necklace, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Both have red lips and red bindi marks. A red velvet drape hangs behind them against a grey stone wall.2007-08-26A photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine showing two painted deity murtis mounted on a white-draped platform under a grey stone canopy with carved pillars and a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left is blue-skinned with a trident and a raised hand, wearing a blue and red garment. The figure on the right wears an orange and pink sari, a crown and layered necklaces. A large white and gold hooded serpent form rises behind them, garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. No living people are visible.2007-08-26June 27 20072007-06-27 +1 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08Photograph of a metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in a shrine niche framed by gilt arch and red velvet curtain. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual drum-like staff in raised hands, wears a pink turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a purple-and-teal lower garment. The female figure wears a pink sari, a large nose ring, layered gold necklaces and a white flower crown, with a green leaf in hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A small bull figure stands behind them. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-16A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram, standing on a raised pedestal under a stone-pillared temple pavilion with white cloth draped behind. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears a white and red turban, a red and gold silk dhoti and sash, heavy silver necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a mudra hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and gold blouse, a white pleated skirt, layered silver necklaces, a golden crown and dark flowing hair. A garland of white flowers rests at the lower right corner. +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them. +2 copies