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A photograph of a pair of silver-and-gold deity murtis seated side by side on a raised peetha before a red draped backdrop inside an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has an orange turban-style crown, a black garment, a rudraksha mala and a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red rose, a pink garment, layered ornate necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers and red roses. Statues only; no physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like object and wears an orange crown and a rudraksha-style necklace over a dark garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a pink sari and layered gold necklaces, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands and red flowers, and a gold tray with lamp-like dishes sits in front of them. No living people are visible.2011-07-30Photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden peetha before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, in an orange turban with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holds a trident and a small ritual object in raised hands; the figure on the right wears a pink and green sari, a gold crown-like headdress, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, and a ceremonial shell-and-stone arrangement sits at their base. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-07-30Two painted metal murti figures seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by ornate gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a red jewel, a dark black-and-purple garment, a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident in one raised hand; the figure on the right wears a black conical headdress, a pink garment, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and red flowers in the hair. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, purple, pink and green flowers and red blossoms. A small gilded figure appears at the far right edge. Deity murti, not living people.2011-07-30Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.2011-08-01Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesA gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple within an ornate golden arch and dark red backdrop. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a heavy gold necklace, and a pink dhoti; he holds a trident and a small ceremonial item. The female figure wears a red and gold sari and a tall crown, with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers draped across both figures. Their legs rest on a gilded throne with a kalasha-like base in front, bordered by yellow and magenta flower garlands. No living people are visible.2010-09-02December 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a pair of silver-and-gold metal murti statues seated side by side under a gold-embroidered canopy. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a red tilak, a brown shawl and a layered jewelled necklace, holding a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, pink-and-magenta silk, and a jewelled necklace, with long garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over both figures. In front sits a silver plate holding a row of lit oil lamps with green-set bases. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-29Photograph of a metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in a shrine niche framed by gilt arch and red velvet curtain. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual drum-like staff in raised hands, wears a pink turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a purple-and-teal lower garment. The female figure wears a pink sari, a large nose ring, layered gold necklaces and a white flower crown, with a green leaf in hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A small bull figure stands behind them. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-16Two silver-finished deity murtis, a male form and a female form, are seated side by side under a golden arch draped with orange-gold silk. The male murti wears a green and red turban with a crown, a red-and-gold tilak, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff and a cobra-hooded object. The female murti wears a tall crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In front, a silver-and-gold kalasha-like or peetha pedestal is decorated with green and yellow garlands and a dark red cloth. The scene appears to be a temple darshan image of deities, with no people visible.2011-12-31Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a raised golden seat beneath an ornate gold arch and gold-brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, red-and-maroon garments, layered beaded necklaces and a green-tipped ornament, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall white crown with red detailing, a purple sari-style garment with gold trim, layered gold necklaces, and a white jasmine garland. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands. In front stands a copper-coloured cobra hood base holding a small orange cloth and green leaves with red flowers. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right corner.2013-02-20