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Golden murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne against a backdrop of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and jewelled gold ornaments and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and gold armour, holds a veena and a small pot, and has a red garland. A tall golden shivalinga with red garlands stands in front of the pair. The deity murti are sculptural, not living people; a small white marble figure appears at the bottom edge.

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A gilded deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar framed by a gold arch and heavy garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled ornate necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled crown and holds a veena with a gourd resonator across her lap. Both are dressed in crimson silk. A gold shivalinga-like pillar with a red garland stands in front. A small figure in a green cap is visible at the bottom edge, shown in a printed image on the altar, not a physical person.2010-10-16A photograph of a gold-decorated murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne in a temple, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled gold necklaces, raising one hand with a trident and holding a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold and jewelled ornaments, and holds a veena across her lap. Red satin drapes surround them. A gold Shivalinga stands in front, draped with a red garland, and a small white figure of a devotee with folded hands sits at the base.2010-10-16A photograph of a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a dais within a floral arch of red, yellow, purple and green garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and a small gold vessel. The female figure wears a gold crown and a bejewelled necklace and holds a veena. Both sit before a large gold lingam wrapped in red garlands, with a red satin drape behind them. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16Photograph of a gold-clad deity murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arch framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a ritual vessel; the female figure wears a tall dark headdress and holds a veena-like instrument. A golden lingam-shaped pillar with green gem accents sits at centre. Oil lamps stand on both sides, a small white sculpted figure sits at the base, and flower arrangements line the platform below. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded shrine with two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin draped throne within an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a golden shivalinga in front of the pair. The figure on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both wear red satin garments. The arch and base are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and tall brass lamps stand at either side. Below, a small white marble figure of a seated devotee with folded hands is set in front of the golden base. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like base within a gilded arch, draped in red and magenta satin and heavily garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. Shiva holds a trident in one hand and makes a blessing gesture; Parvati wears a crown and layered jewelled necklaces. In front of the central lingam-shaped form, a small white marble figure in a blue robe and turban with a garland stands at the base, appearing to be a statue rather than a living person. The scene is an image of deity murti decorated with flower garlands and jewellery.2009-11-19A temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat before an arched gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a crown-like ornament, heavy gold necklaces and a bejewelled chest piece, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Both are draped in deep red satin. A gold cylindrical object stands in front, surrounded by red garlands, and a small white statue of a seated figure in a green-bordered white cloth sits at the base. The arch is decorated with red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Fresh flower arrangements line the base.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat, both in red and gold silk garments with gold ornaments and layered garlands. The figure on the left holds a staff and wears an orange-red crown; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and holds a stringed instrument resting across the seat. A tall golden kalasha-style vessel stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials. The background is dense with garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers arranged in an arch of carved stone. A small framed portrait-like image sits at the base of the throne. No physical people are prominent in the foreground.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of ornate metal deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like base, framed by a golden arch and a backdrop of red and gold fabric. The figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures. Brass lamps with curved spouts stand on both sides, and a small white-clad figure, seen from behind and low in the frame, sits at the base of the shrine.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple deity shrine decorated for Navaratri. Two seated murti figures, one male with an orange turban and gold ornaments and one female with a crown, sit on a gold throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers form a large arch behind them, and red satin drapes cover the seat. A gold shivalinga-style vessel and a small kalasha sit in front on the throne base, with brass oil lamps lining both sides. A small figure in white and green sits at the bottom of the throne, and a person's head is visible at the lower right edge. The murti are statues, not living people.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in front of a dense, rainbow-banded arrangement of marigold and other flower garlands arranged in a fan shape. The figure on the left, with a golden face and red lips, wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bejewelled collar and an embellished chest piece, holding a trident and raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right, with a golden face and a tall ornate crown, wears a gold-embroidered garment and layered jewelled necklaces while playing a stringed instrument resting on a brown bowl-shaped resonator. A brass kalasha-like vessel and a small orange pot sit at the base, with a brass lamp stand in front. Red and yellow garlands frame the scene, and a gilded arch stands behind. The setting is an ornamental temple altar, depicting deity murti rather than living people.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine arch framing two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a red satin draped seat. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and rich jewelled necklaces and holds a small trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Between them is a tall gold cylindrical object with a lingam-like form, and a gold oval basin is set below. Garlands in red, yellow, green and purple are arranged in a fan behind them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a bed of flowers in front. A small white statue of a seated figure in green-bordered white cloth with a rudraksha mala sits at the base. No living people are visible.2010-10-16