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Two painted metal murti figures of a deity pair are seated against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban with an ornate crown, a black-and-white rudraksha mala, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like drum in the other. The figure on the right wears a black cap, orange-saffron garment, marigold garlands and layered silver necklaces. Yellow marigold garlands drape both figures. This is a statue, not a living person.

June 25 2013

A photograph of a pair of ceremonial murti figures, one a male deity holding a trident and a small hand drum, the other a female figure with a black crown-like headdress, both adorned with garlands of marigolds and red flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garments, while the female wears an orange sari. They sit before a pink draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues shown in a decorated outdoor setting.

Two golden statues of a deity pair stand under a pink draped cloth backdrop, framed by ornate golden arch edges. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled gold crown, rudraksha beads, and a silver necklace, holding a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black conical headdress, a red-orange garment, layered silver necklaces, and drapes of red and yellow flower garlands. A small bird perches on a raised hand. Statues are not physical people; no living people are visible.

Two silver-toned metal murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown-like ornament, rudraksha beads, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green-tipped staff or rod. The figure on the right has a black hairstyle, pearl headpiece, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and a maroon garment with a pearl-and-jewel sash. The image is a photograph of deity statues, not living people.

A photograph of two gilded murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated before a bright red drape within an ornate golden arch. The seated Shiva figure wears an orange and red turban and orange garment, rudraksha beads, silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears an orange sari with silver jewellery, a black conical headdress and a red-and-yellow garland, holding a lamp. Both are decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. These are deity murti, not living people.

November 06 2011

Golden-framed shrine with a green satin backdrop holding two metal murtis: a deity form with an orange-and-red turban, a crescent moon ornament and a trident in one hand, beside a female consort with a crown of white flowers and a red and gold sari. Both wear layered gold and beaded necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and the figures are decorated with silver-tone ornaments. Deity murti only; no living persons are visible.

2014-09-13 +1 copies

Photograph of two gilded murti statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red sequined backdrop and ornate gold arch. The male deity on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, an orange-and-gold dhoti, rudraksha beads and gold necklaces, and holds a silver staff with a jeweled hand. The female figure on the right wears a maroon sari with gold border, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a long black braid and jeweled earrings, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold and green leaves. These are statues, not living people.

Photograph of two metal deity murti figures in a temple, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown, long earrings, a green-and-gold embellished red sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both images have painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes and are decorated with silver-toned jewellery and gemstones. No living people are visible.

Photograph of a deity murti pair in an arched gold frame against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident and a serpent-topped staff, heavy white and silver necklaces, and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right has a golden face, a black and gold headdress with pearl strands, large earrings and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow and purple blooms. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.

December 16 2009