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June 15 20092009-06-15Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated on a throne-like dais before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a purple and orange turban, red garment, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. The female figure wears an orange sari, a black braided hairstyle with gold headpiece, and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. The statues are deity murti, not living people, and no people are physically present.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a pink-draped throne beneath a green canopy and dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange-red turban with a white garland and an orange shawl over a dark pink dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold-and-red silk sari, layered gold necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a gold staff. Both are deity murti statues, not living people. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with a metal gate in the background.2013-01-02June 18 20132013-06-18Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple are seated together under an ornate gold arch against red velvet drapery. The male figure wears a multicoloured turban, red and white garments, layered gold necklaces, large gold earrings and a white sacred thread, and holds a golden trident and a drum-like damaru. The female figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, an orange sari with a green and red border, and gold jewellery, and holds a flame-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and white flowers. This is a statue, not a living person.2009-06-15A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side in an ornate golden arch before a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-green garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and wears layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, orange garment, and multiple gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, and a brass kalasha-style offering plate with lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2014-09-09June 24 20132013-06-24August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesGilded deity murti pair of Shiva and Parvati on a silver-covered pedestal before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, blue garment and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a kalasha-like object; the female figure wears a black crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and an orange-and-yellow sari. A silver shivalinga stands in front, decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. In the lower left corner, a partially visible person in white with an orange head covering stands at the edge of the frame.2010-07-09