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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.

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A 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.2010-11-09Golden 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.2013-06-19March 14 20132013-03-14A photograph of a golden murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a large red-stoned pendant and blue patterned lower cloth, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female deity wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall jewelled crown and a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at each side, and brass oil lamps with offerings sit in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-09June 18 20092009-06-18February 13 20132013-02-13 +1 copiesJanuary 18 20132013-01-18A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated deity couple within a golden arched shrine niche backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident and a ritual staff, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side before a deep red velvet curtain within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crescent-moon crown, rudraksha malas and a jewelled blue garment, and holds a golden trident. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown, a nose ring, layered gem necklaces and a green sprig in her hand. Before them is a gold tray of flowers and gemstone-decorated offerings. No people are visible; the figures are statues, and the photograph carries a copyright credit.2010-10-15Photograph of a pair of golden-faced deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine niche before a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment, holding a gold trident and a staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a black and gold crown with circular red and gold motifs, a magenta and purple sari, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both wear large jewelled earrings, and red and yellow garlands drape from their shoulders. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18