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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure on the left and a consort-form figure on the right, seated before a green shimmering cloth with gold motifs and a gold arched canopy. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a tall matted-hair crown with rudraksha beads and a tilak. The right figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces, a green sari and holds a lotus-stem or similar object. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. The background shows carved stone pillars. Their faces are gold-coloured with red lips. No living people are visible.

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November 21 20112011-11-21Photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple. The male figure on the left holds a silver trident and wears a red and green turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and a jeweled necklace, with a white-gloved hand raised in blessing. The female figure on the right wears a sheer gold veil over a red and gold sari, a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a silver staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower garlands, with orange and gold drapery behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05Two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a green sequined cloth backdrop with gold dot pattern and an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a tall black crown-like hair piece, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, rudraksha-style beads and a heavy gold necklace, holding a trident-like staff with a cobra-shaped top in one hand. The figure on the right wears a gold tiara, a green sari, layered pearl-and-gold necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland, holding a flower in one hand. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and a green-and-white cloth. Dark wooden plank of a platform sits in the foreground with a small offering of flowers.2011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29December 27 20112011-12-27Golden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15September 24 20132013-09-24Close view of two golden deity murti seated side by side against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The left figure, with a black swept-up hair crown, holds a silver trident and wears rudraksha malas, a red tilak on the forehead, and red roses with green foliage garlands. The right figure wears a crown of rudraksha, gold beaded necklaces, gold earrings, and a white garment, with a garland of red roses and green leaves across the body. Gold bangles adorn the arms, and an ornate golden arch frames the top of the scene.2011-11-15Two metal deity murti stand side by side against a saturated orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crest, a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment and layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears an elaborate black and silver crown with red and white embellishments, a brown and gold bodice, green garments and ornate jewelry. Both are draped with orange and white flower garlands and wear large ornate earrings. The murti are decorated for worship, displayed as a darshan image.2013-03-13November 16 20112011-11-16 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues against an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a tall black hair bun and a trident in hand, wears a teal garment, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and pearl-trimmed earrings. The figure on the right wears a decorated crown-like headdress, a green sari with gold-embroidered borders, and heavy necklaces. Both are garlanded with orange flowers and yellow blossoms. No physical people are present; these are statues.2013-03-13A photograph of a gilded shrine niche with two metal murti figures of deities, seated side by side against an orange and gold shimmering cloth backdrop framed by ornate brass arch work. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a large trident-like staff and a red-and-gold garment with heavy beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a green garment, and a long white and purple flower garland, with a pearl-style necklace and a conch-like hand object. Marigold and white garlands drape both figures, and a silver tray with offerings sits in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-25 +1 copies