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Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari style deities seated before a turquoise draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trishul and a ceremonial hand gesture, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and a jewelled green-and-white decorated hand. The right figure wears a golden crown, purple silk sari with gold border, floral garlands and layered jewellery. Red roses and green leaves garland both statues, and green stones sit on a golden shield-shaped base in front. Statues only; no physical people visible.

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Photograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a turquoise satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and layered jewelled garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple silk sari with gold border, and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments, and a decorated jewelled arch with green gem inlays hangs in front of them. No physical people are visible.2011-08-20A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a blue satin backdrop within an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, has a silver trident in one hand and a silver hand gesture raised, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace and white floral garland. The figure on the right wears a dark navy crown and a maroon garment with a white and red rose garland. Both are adorned with ornate silver jewellery and ceremonial necklaces. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-08-03August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesNovember 09 20112011-11-09A golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated with orange and saffron garments, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident. The female figure has a tall crown and a gold-framed arch behind them, with a green and gold curtain backdrop and a cobra-hooded seat below. Two small oil lamps stand at the lower left and right edges of the frame. No living person is visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-07-08Golden 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.2011-08-08A gilded metal murti of a deity pair stands in a golden arched shrine niche against a turquoise satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari, jewelled crown and heavy garlands. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands, and a decorated brass tray with green offerings sits at the base. The setting suggests a temple paduka puja, with no living people visible.2011-08-18April 28 20132013-04-28A 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.2011-11-11A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a silver-and-gold throne-like seat before a red draped curtain within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a red flower and blue beaded garland, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a dark garment with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a pink blouse, a long braid decorated with red flowers, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Ornate gold carvings frame the scene.2011-07-30A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate golden carvings and a turquoise satin backdrop holds a pair of metal deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like base. The left figure wears an orange saffron head cloth and rich red and pink garments, holding a trident and a small ritual object, with layered necklaces and a central third-eye mark. The right figure wears a purple and gold sari, a tall dark crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments, holding a lotus-like item. Both are draped in garlands of red roses and white flowers, with a row of carved gold animal heads at the base.2011-08-18Two golden metal murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity with a trident held in one hand and a rudraksha mala and red garments, wears a red turban topped with a jeweled crown and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with crescent ornaments, red and white garlands, a purple-bordered sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white flower garlands and red blossoms. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20