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Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side against a turquoise satin drape with water droplet pattern, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over a tall ornate crown, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, with layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right, with a dark pointed headdress, wears a rust and gold sari-style garment, a red and white flower garland and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. Their faces are painted with dark eyes and red lips. These are statues, not living people.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, Shiva and Parvati, seated on a decorated altar against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold-ornamented arch. The male murti wears an orange turban, a trident (trishula) in one hand, a serpent figure on the upper left, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red garlands. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, red garlands with green leaves and a red sari. Brass lamps with flame-like finials sit in the foreground beside a hand holding the altar's edge. No physical people are the subjects; these are statues.2011-11-11Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesAugust 09 20112011-08-09September 10 20132013-09-10June 13 20132013-06-13Two metallic deity murtis seated against a bright green cloth backdrop within an ornate arched frame. The figure on the left, in a red turban with a silver tilak, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing; he wears a rudraksha mala, layered silver necklaces and an orange-red garment. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered silver jewellery and a red-pink sari, and holds a small lotus-like stem. Both are garlanded with red roses and white and yellow flowers. The statues are image forms, not living people.2013-04-08Two large metal murti figures of a deity pair are seated side by side against a gold brocade curtain framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a trident in one raised hand, a brown garment and layered beaded and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled gold crown, a blue garment with gold border, red flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm, and a long jeweled necklace. Both are decorated with colorful gemstone ornaments.2013-06-15 +1 copiesGolden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2011-08-08Two metal murti figures seated side by side against a green fabric backdrop with an ornate golden arch at right. The figure at left has a red turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident in the raised hand, and a rudraksha mala with silver necklaces, all draped in red and orange fabric. The figure at right wears a pink and silver crown, layered silver necklaces, and a red-orange sari with a dark red blouse, holding a small kalasha-like object. Both are decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and gleaming metal ornaments.2013-04-08Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13June 29 20092009-06-29