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A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a gilded deity murti with an orange turban and orange shawl, a trident and a ceremonial staff, heavy jewelled necklaces and a jewelled armband. The figure on the right is a female murti with a black crown and pearl necklaces, both statues draped in white garments and garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves. No living people are visible.

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June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesAugust 18 20112011-08-18Two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a turquoise draped backdrop, decorated with red and white flower garlands. The male figure, shown with a trident and a saffron-orange turban and dhoti-style drapery, holds a trident in his raised hand and wears rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a crown with jewelled ornaments and a long necklace. Before them rest small green-tipped padukas on a gold tray, indicating paduka puja.2011-08-18 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep blue velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a jewelled crown and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces. He holds a golden trident in one hand. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jewelled crown and a white floral garland with pink roses and green leaves, and holds a lotus stem. Both murtis are adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and jewellery.2008-10-07Photograph of two metal murti statues of deities seated side by side before a blue draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban, an orange shawl, and layered white beaded and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari, a red floral garland, and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with red and white flower garlands and marigolds, with an offering tray of lamps in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-10-20A photograph of two gilded deity murtis inside an arched golden frame against a teal drapery backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown with a crescent, holds a trident, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and bangles. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a striped green and maroon garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The setting suggests a shrine display of deity murtis rather than living people.2009-06-29Two large metal murti statues of a deity couple sit in a gilded arched frame before a deep red velvet drape. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a white garment, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red sari, gold necklaces and white and red flower garlands.2014-06-19November 09 20112011-11-09A photograph of two metallic deity murtis seated side by side against a blue satin backdrop with an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban and saffron-orange drape, red garland of roses and white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and a trident-like staff with a snake motif in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a dark blue-black crown, a maroon garment, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with floral garlands and ornamental jewellery.2011-08-03Two gilded metal murtis stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red and white rose garland, and holds a trident and a raised hand with jeweled palm. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a nose ring, a gold necklace set and a rose garland, and holds a lotus stem. Green leaves are tucked among the garlands. Both are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2011-08-17A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a golden arched frame and bronze drape. The left figure, a male deity, wears a red and gold turban, a trident is at his side, and he holds a hand raised in blessing, adorned with jeweled gloves, multi-strand gold and bead necklaces and a leopard-print cloth. The right figure, a female deity, wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, large earrings, a gold and green necklace and a long black braid draped with red and white flower garlands. A small green parrot perches near the male figure. Both murtis are garlanded with red roses and white flowers.2013-04-08 +2 copiesTwo metal murti statues of a deity couple stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a decorated crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and wears garlands of red roses and white flowers. The female figure wears a gold crown, a purple sari, and multi-strand gem necklaces with red and green stones, also garlanded with red roses and greenery. Oil lamps glow at the bottom edge. The sculptures are idols, not living people; the image shows a deity murti rather than a person. No living people are visible.2011-08-20