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A photograph of two ornately decorated deity murti statues on an altar beneath a gilded arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, layered jewelled garlands and a tall crown-like headpiece, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold decorative headpiece, large jewelled earrings, a teal and white beaded necklace and a blue sari, with a hand raised in blessing. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a silver-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.

A photograph of two metal murti of Shiva and Parvati, dressed and adorned for Navaratri, set before a dark blue velvet backdrop inside an ornate gold-framed niche. The left figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a crown-like headdress, a trident in hand, and a rudraksha mala with ornate silver-and-pink necklaces. The right figure wears a black crown, red and white jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands, and lit oil lamps appear in the foreground.

October 08 2008

Two metal murti deities stand side by side in a gilded arched frame against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall black and silver crown, large earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red and blue sari, holding a small object in one hand. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at both sides, and brass lamp flames are visible at the bottom edge.

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December 31 2011

A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep blue velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum; the female figure wears an orange and gold sari, layered necklaces, large earrings and a black crown, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, with a kalasha or offering in front.

Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a gold brocade backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, with four arms, wears an orange-red turban, a richly beaded multicoloured necklace, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered gem-studded necklaces, and a gold-toned blouse. A silver kalasha vessel is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

2013-05-20 +1 copies

A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side under a golden canopy with draped orange-gold fabric behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears an orange turban with jewelled ornaments, a green garment and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and holds a lotus-like stem, with red and white garlands. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands with purple flowers, and ornate gold jewellery covers the figures. Ritual offerings with small green-tipped cups sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.

Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

2010-09-07 +1 copies

Two metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep blue velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a jewelled crown and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces. He holds a golden trident in one hand. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jewelled crown and a white floral garland with pink roses and green leaves, and holds a lotus stem. Both murtis are adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and jewellery.

A photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti pair seated before a deep red velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a silver-and-gold necklace layered over a dark blue garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female deity wears a blue sari with silver jewelry, a crescent-moon hair ornament, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Both murtis have golden faces and rich jewelry. The murtis are statues, not living people.