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A photograph of a bronze murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a silver-edged tray decorated with red and gold trim over green embroidered cloth. The deities wear jeweled crowns, sparkling gem-studded adornments, gold chains and orange silk drapery. Fresh flowers surround them: orange ixora, red and pink ixora, yellow ixora clusters and purple blossoms placed on the figures, with neem leaves. The background is a gold curtain. No people are visible; this shows a deity murti decorated for worship, consistent with a daily alankaram.

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A photograph of a small bronze deity murti seated with a child-like figure on its lap, decorated with jeweled crowns, multicoloured gemstone necklaces and stone-studded ornaments. The figure wears an orange dhoti-style cloth and the child wears an orange-and-gold patterned garment. Yellow ixora and red flowers, lavender blossoms and green leaves surround the murti on a gold-embroidered cloth against a pale beige curtain. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue.A bronze-toned metal murti of a deity couple seated together on a decorated red and silver cloth. The male figure wears a red jeweled crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and an orange dhoti, and holds a bunch of yellow ixora flowers. The female figure beside him wears a jeweled crown, a red and gold patterned sari, and gold chains. Lavender flower ornaments are tucked at their chests, with red ixora blossoms and green leaves heaped around the base. A gold curtain forms the backdrop. This appears to be a deity murti being decorated with flowers and ornaments.A close photograph of a bronze deity murti seated against a gold curtain, adorned with jeweled crown, multicolored gemstone necklaces, rudraksha-like chains, and an orange-red dhoti or cloth. White frangipani-style flowers are placed on the figure and red and yellow ixora blossoms surround it on a patterned red and green cloth. A figure of a consort stands beside the main murti, also wearing a jeweled crown. The setting suggests a temple altar and a sacred ritual display. No physical people are visible.2024-06-23A small bronze deity murti, seated and richly decorated, is the main subject of this photograph. It wears an ornate jeweled crown and a heavy necklace set with red, green and white stones, dressed in orange and red garments. Clusters of fresh flowers surround it: yellow and red ixora blooms, pink flowers, and purple-white star-shaped flowers, with green leaves. The murti sits on a silver and red embroidered cloth against a golden-yellow drape. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti seated closely together on a decorated cloth, with the male figure on the left and the female figure on the right. Both wear ornate jeweled crowns, layered gold chains and jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and orange silk garments. Clusters of red and yellow ixora flowers, white and lavender blossoms and green leaves are arranged around them on a red and gold embroidered cloth, with a golden curtain behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11Close photograph of a pair of bronze deity murtis, a larger standing figure and a smaller figure beside it, adorned with jeweled crowns, rhinestone and red-stone necklaces, and gold chains. The larger figure wears an orange dhoti and the smaller one an orange-and-gold garment. Both are decorated with bunches of yellow, orange-red and pink ixora flowers, a purple flower on the crown, and green leaves. They rest on a red and gold embroidered cloth against a golden curtain.A close photograph of a metal deity murti of a standing or seated goddess with a jeweled crown, ornate necklaces and an orange-red draped cloth, decorated with bunches of yellow, pink and red ixora flowers and green leaves. The murti sits on a silver-and-red ornamented tray set against gold drapery. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.A small bronze-toned deity murti sits on an embroidered gold and red cloth, dressed in a golden-yellow silk garment and adorned with a jeweled crown, rhinestone necklaces and a jeweled chest ornament. Red ixora flowers, purple orchid-like blossoms and green leaves surround the figure, arranged in a decorated silver-trimmed tray on a bright orange sequined cloth with gold curtains behind. No people are visible.A bronze-toned metal murti of a seated deity, adorned with jeweled crown, multicolored gemstone necklaces, and gold chains, wearing an orange draped cloth. It holds a child-like figure on its lap and is surrounded by red ixora flowers and green leaves. Behind it hangs a gold curtain, and a green and gold embroidered cloth lies beneath, with a red and gold patterned mat in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are a deity murti shown as a sculpted statue.2024-06-16A brass murti of a deity couple seated together on a gilded pedestal, decorated with jewelled crowns, layered gem-studded necklaces and garlands, and draped in orange and red garments. The figure on the left holds a lavender flower and a leaf. Fresh coral and pink ixora-style blossoms and blue butterfly-pea flowers with green leaves are arranged around the base. The background is a gold silk curtain and a green embroidered cloth. No people are visible in the image.A photograph of a metal deity murti of a seated divine couple decorated for worship. The figures wear golden-yellow silk garments and a jewelled necklace with red, green and blue stones. The taller figure has a jewelled crown and a forehead ornament, and the smaller figure wears a maroon and gold patterned skirt. Red ixora flowers and green leaves surround them, with lavender-blue blossoms pinned across the chest and at the base. The murti sits on an ornate silver-and-gold framed red cloth with an orange brocade backdrop, and golden drapery in the background. No people are visible.2024-02-10A bronze deity murti seated on a golden-orange cloth throne, adorned with a jewelled crown, rows of coloured stone necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and dressed in orange and maroon silk garments. Red ixora flower clusters, white-lilac blossoms and green leaves are arranged around the figure, which is set on a red and gold embroidered mat against a shimmering gold curtain. No people are visible.