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Two golden metal murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity with a trident held in one hand and a rudraksha mala and red garments, wears a red turban topped with a jeweled crown and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with crescent ornaments, red and white garlands, a purple-bordered sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white flower garlands and red blossoms. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20June 20 20152015-06-20 +1 copiesJanuary 25 20132013-01-25Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesGilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29March 13 20132013-03-13A photograph of two gilded murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side in an arched golden shrine niche with a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha mala beads, ornate silver and gem necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress, layered jewelled necklaces, and a raised hand gesture, with an orange-red garment. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The statues are depictions, not physical people, and no living person is visible.2010-10-30April 04 20132013-04-04Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22June 18 20092009-06-18