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A photograph of two gilded murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side in an arched golden shrine niche with a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, rudraksha mala beads, ornate silver and gem necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress, layered jewelled necklaces, and a raised hand gesture, with an orange-red garment. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The statues are depictions, not physical people, and no living person is visible.

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June 20th 20152015-06-20A gilded arch frames a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped platform before a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy jewelled necklaces and a patterned shawl, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a crown and layered gold necklaces with a purple and red sari, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple garlands hang over both, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are visible; the images are statues.2010-09-17April 18 20132013-04-18Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine, set before a red velvet curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a Shiva-form murti, wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right, a goddess murti, wears a blue and silver sari, a tall jewelled crown, and heavy necklaces, and holds a sprig of red flowers. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang from both figures, and a gilded vessel with offerings sits in the foreground.2010-08-28July 26 20132013-07-26Two golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-06-20Two golden metal murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity with a trident held in one hand and a rudraksha mala and red garments, wears a red turban topped with a jeweled crown and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with crescent ornaments, red and white garlands, a purple-bordered sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white flower garlands and red blossoms. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20July 28 20132013-07-28Two golden metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side under a golden arched niche with red drapery behind them. The left figure wears a red turban and red garments, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The right figure wears a tall crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a red-and-gold sari. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the lower right, a golden tray holds an orange offering and green leaves, with a brass lamp at the edge. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-30Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29