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Two gilded deity murtis stand under an ornate gold arched frame before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, with a red and gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a purple blouse and a blue skirt with silver embroidery, and a long garland of yellow and red flowers hangs from the shoulder. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and a gold and green offering with flower garlands sits at the lower left. The figures are statues, not living people.

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October 04 20102010-10-04October 03 20102010-10-03A gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati, seated within an ornate golden arched frame against a dark blue velvet backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured turban in green, pink and red with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style adornments. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a blue and purple sari with gold border, and layered gold necklaces, holding a small object. No living people are visible.2008-12-28A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murtis seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, with a rich jewelled necklace and gold ornaments. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and purple sari and layered necklaces. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated bowl with a green and orange cloth sits at their base. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and temple stonework frames the scene.2010-10-04 +2 copiesA golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 07 20112011-10-07Two golden deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop. The figure at left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent-moon crown and a blue beaded necklace, one hand raised. The figure at right wears an orange and gold sari, a jewelled high crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, with a long dark braid. Beside them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Iconography is not clear enough to name a specific deity form, so these are described as deity murti. No people are present.2010-07-09December 16 20102010-12-16Two gilded metal murti figures stand in a carved golden arch against deep red drapery inside a temple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right has long black hair under an ornate headdress, red and orange garments, jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulder. Carved stone walls and a golden scroll-work frame surround them. The scene appears to be a temple display of decorated deity murtis.2010-07-08A photograph of a gilded processional or temple deity pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, rows of beaded necklaces and ornate earrings, and holds a small ritual object. The female figure wears a silver crown, layered jewellery and a blue and gold sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures and a silver shivalinga-shaped object sits before them on a silver stand. Tall brass oil lamps flank the altar. The scene is a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-07-04June 17 20092009-06-17