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Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.

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Golden metal murtis of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, black and gold beaded necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand; the female figure on the right wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both sit on a golden seat with a red satin skirt beneath. In front is a golden ritual pillar or lingam with green stones and yellow and purple flower garlands draped over the shrine. Below, a silver-gold altar box with white jasmine garlands and a small figure in blue and pink. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-11A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity form wears a red and pink turban, a trident in one hand and a ceremonial staff, with a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces; the female form wears a crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a gold-decorated object appears at the lower right. The figures are statues, not living people, so no people are counted.2010-09-11A photograph of two gold-coloured murti statues seated side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident in one raised hand and a staff in the other, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and an elaborate jewelled necklace and bangles, with a red garland draped over the shoulder. Both statues are heavily decorated with jewels and gold, set in a temple-style interior with carved stone pillars.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a golden crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded collar. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, large jeweled earrings, a white and gold necklace, and a yellow and red flower garland, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Statues only, no physical people present.2016-09-11A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by red velvet drapes. Shiva wears a red and gold crown and a red turban-style headpiece, a trident is held in one hand and the other hand is raised in blessing. Parvati wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and layered jewellery. In front is a jewelled Shivalinga draped with flower garlands, with a small figure in the foreground. Elaborate jewelled decorations surround the base of the deity.2009-11-16A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated divine couple within an ornate golden arched frame set against red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, a dark rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, and holds a trident and a drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a gold base decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a silver yantra or kalasha-like object at the centre. Oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure in a turquoise garment with a pink garland sits in the foreground. This appears to be a deity murti display, identified in the archive as Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari.2010-09-11November 21 20102010-11-21Photo of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a dark teal cloth-covered platform beneath an ornate golden arch and maroon drape. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, a trident rests against his shoulder, and his raised hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. The female figure wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped in yellow, red and green garlands and adorned with jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible. The scene suggests a temple shrine presentation.2009-10-17A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and holds a trident and an upraised hand; the figure on the right wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape the central shrine. In front, a small figure in a red robe and maroon head covering bows or sits at the base of the altar, with brass oil lamps on either side and a copper-coloured pipe overhead.2010-09-18Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12