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A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed throne against a deep red drape. The figure on the left, a male deity with a red turban and a crown-like headpiece, holds a trident and a serpent-topped staff, and wears a teal and gold silk garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right, a female deity in a blue silk sari with silver embroidery, wears a jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gem necklaces and holds a small green parrot on a stand. Both have their faces painted with red lips and vermilion marks. Yellow and red flower garlands drape across the throne's sides, and the background is a golden arch with ornate carving.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-draped dais within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, jeweled tilak, rudraksha mala, a blue silk garment, and holds a trident and a small damaru-style staff; a green parrot perches near his hand. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, blue silk sari with gold border, red stone necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, brass ritual lamps are visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are present; the figures are sculpted deity murtis.2010-11-09Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban-style crown and a trident-like staff, wears a teal and gold garment, layered red and green garlands, and a large red-stoned pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and decorative metalwork.2012-04-01A golden murti of a seated divine couple on a red velvet-draped throne within a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a trident, a jewelled chest ornament, a rudraksha mala and a blue-and-gold garment. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a blue sari with silver borders, holding a green fruit. Yellow and red flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a brass tray of flowers sits at right. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-11-09A golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff. The female figure wears a conical jeweled crown, a blue silk garment and layered gold and gem necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a small green parrot perches near the female figure's hand. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a golden crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded collar. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, large jeweled earrings, a white and gold necklace, and a yellow and red flower garland, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Statues only, no physical people present.2016-09-11A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and a raised hand, wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. This is a deity murti, not living people; no physical people are visible.2013-06-19A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side against a deep red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a crown-like headdress, and holds a golden trident in one hand. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Both have large gold earrings, elaborate jewelled garlands and marigold and purple flower garlands drape across the scene. A small green parrot perches near the left figure's shoulder, and an oil lamp stands at the lower left corner.2010-11-08A golden-skinned pair of deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold garment, and ornate jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and a damaru-like staff with a snake. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a snake-hooded metal canopy sit on a red cloth before a white-cloth altar, with floral garlands hanging to the base.2010-11-09Photograph of a seated pair of golden deity murtis, a male figure with red turban, trident and snake-topped staff and a female figure in a turquoise embroidered sari with a parrot in her raised hand, seated before a red drape inside a gilded arch. Both wear jewelled crowns, rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides and a golden snake-hooded linga-shaped form with a kalasha-like arrangement sits in the foreground.2010-11-09Two ornate metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a draped backdrop of orange-red satin and an elaborate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a green garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, a crown, jewelled earrings and garlands of white and pink roses, with a green parrot perched on a raised object between them. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on their foreheads.2013-03-16October 15 20102010-10-15