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A photograph of two metal deity murtis (utsava images) in a temple shrine before a gold-patterned curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left, a copper-toned deity murti, wears a red turban and red cloth, holds a golden trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum with a snake motif, and has a bejeweled white-and-green ornamental armlet. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gemstone necklace and a green leaf or flower in her hand. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and beaded ornaments. No physical people are visible.2013-06-05Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne-like structure within a gold-framed red-curtained arch. The male figure wears a red turban and holds a trident in one hand; the female figure wears a gold crown and pearl necklaces. Both are draped in lavender and yellow silks, with garlands of marigolds and white flowers. In the centre, a small white-clad figure with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold peetha before an orange cloth. A metal cup, a small oil lamp and pink flowers sit in the foreground.2013-06-20December 31 20102010-12-31Two golden utsava murti deities are seated side by side on a green and red cushioned seat before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with orange and gold robes, jewelled ornaments and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over his shoulder. The female deity wears a crown, layered gold and red necklaces and a matching orange and pink sari, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at left, and the scene is lit for a temple worship setting.2010-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a golden draped curtain under an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru drum in another, with rudraksha beads, a jewelled breast ornament and heavy beaded necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, layered gem and pearl necklaces and earrings, and holds a small green parrot on one raised hand. The stone walls behind them are carved and plain. No living people are visible.2013-05-30Two gilded metal murti of deities stand before a glowing gold-embroidered backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a green and orange striped turban, holds a silver trident, and is draped with a red garland and pearl necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a red garland, layered ornate necklaces, and holds a golden staff with a small green parrot perched beside it. Marigold flowers lie at their feet. The image reads as a deity murti display during ritual decoration.2011-11-01June 05 20132013-06-05Two metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden throne-like platform framed by an ornate gold arch and gold-brocade drapery. The figure on the left is a four-armed male deity wearing a red and orange turban, holding a trident and other implements, with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green sari with a tall jewelled crown, garlanded with orange and white flower malas. In front, a copper kalasha stands above a black shivalinga decorated with rudraksha beads and flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-05-18May 31 20132013-05-31December 28 20112011-12-28June 30 20092009-06-30