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A decorated deity murti of a male and female pair, seated on a pink draped platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled necklace with green stones, and holds a trident and a small drum; the female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jewelled crown and a matching necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. In the foreground a white-clad figure with a blue head covering and an orange-and-white turban sits in front of a gold and green-bordered cloth, bearing a jewelled headdress and necklace, appearing to be a lifelike statue or devotee; the foreground figure's identity is uncertain.

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A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati stands in an ornate gilded arch with a deep red curtain behind. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange and purple sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the arch, and an ornate shivalinga-style base with a cloth sits at the front on a pink satin cloth. No people are present.2010-09-15A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, heavy jeweled necklaces, a blue dhoti and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a pink sari with a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower malas. In front stands a polished silver-gold shivalinga-like pillar with a row of green stones. A partially visible person sits at the lower edge of the frame. Ornate gold border carvings frame the scene. +1 copiesPhotograph of a gold-coloured deity murti pair seated on a throne before a red curtain inside a gilded arch. The male figure wears a yellow garment, an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta and green silk sari with ornate gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In the foreground a dark stone deity is draped with a green and orange cloth, adorned with a gold armband and white garment, and a figure in orange robes and turban sits in front with hands joined in prayer, next to oil lamps.2010-07-21A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair on a gilded arched backdrop with a maroon curtain. The seated male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and a small drum, while the female figure beside him wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a blue shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white draped platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2010-09-15Golden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15Photo of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised throne-like seat framed by a gilded arch and dense garlands of yellow, white, red and purple marigolds. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles and holds a lotus-like object. A purple satin cloth drapes the base. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in orange cloth with a silver-toned band sits beneath a five-hooded cobra hood, surrounded by yellow and purple garlands.2010-12-27Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing two painted statues seated side by side on a raised platform before red drapery. The figure on the left, a deity murti with a red and orange turban, holds a trident and a small pot, wears a red and gold garland and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari, a tiered silver crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a brass vessel with green-tipped hanging ornaments sits at their base. Ornate gold carved frames surround the arch.2011-01-21December 13 20092009-12-13Golden shrine arch framing two large gilded deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A white marble statue in blue robes and a saffron-banded turban sits seated below them, garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and brass vessels with flowers rest on the table in front.2010-09-15Two metal murti figures of a deity couple sit on a gold throne against a golden curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown and an embellished gold chest ornament, and holds a sceptre-like object. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-gold sari, and holds a parrot. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. In front, a Shiva lingam with a cobra hood above it, wrapped in an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and flower garlands, is set in a gold base. The setting suggests a temple shrine.2011-11-27December 11 20092009-12-11