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A photograph of a silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a shaded pedestal before a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a turban-style crown with a red gem, a trident-like staff, a jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and a decorative shield-like plate with green-tasselled ornaments below. Beside it sits a second female murti in a red sari with a tall crown, pearl-and-silver necklaces, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers draped over both figures. No physical people are visible.

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A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15December 16 20102010-12-16July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesOctober 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-11-09A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an arched frame of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headdress, a golden trident, a multi-strand gold necklace with a red and green pendant, and holds a hand in abhaya mudra. The consort on the right wears a white and multicoloured headdress with a rounded ornament, gold jewellery with green stones, and a gold-and-pink sari. Below them hangs a large white flower garland with green stone ornaments. Stone pillars with carved details frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-01-02A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a jewelled red chest pendant and a blue and gold garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a small green parrot in one hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sit five golden lamps on a brass tray with green leaves and a red offering.2010-11-09Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15Two metal murti figures are seated side by side under an orange draped canopy in a temple shrine. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident-like weapon raised in one hand, wears a teal garment with a pink cloth below and is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a white pearl necklace and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and holds a trident beside a gilded arch. Both are adorned with heavy jewelry and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of deity murtis decorated for worship.2011-01-31Two bronze deity murtis stand before a green silk backdrop framed by gold-embossed arch work, decorated with red rose garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small damaru drum topped with a serpent, wears a red and green turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold hand-shaped ornament on the chest. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large chandelier earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-06-28Two metal utsava murti deities stand side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a crown and ornate red and green jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a silver-embellished hand, and has a rudraksha-like adornment; the female deity wears a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a pink-red silk sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with purple and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with stone walls above.2012-04-07