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A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti standing before a turquoise draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carved arches. The left figure, with raised right hand holding a trident, wears an orange turban, white and gold garlands, and a red and cream lower cloth. The right figure wears a golden-yellow garment, a jeweled crown, and layered white and silver necklaces. Both wear large earrings. In front stands a golden Shivalinga-style pedestal adorned with pink flower garlands, an orange cloth and a row of green-jeweled decorations. Watermarked copyright text appears at the lower right and top left. No living people are visible.

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Two painted statues of deities sit side by side in front of a gold arched frame and a turquoise draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden four-armed form, an orange-red turban with a gold crest, a trident-like staff in one hand, and a white and maroon garland of beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold and yellow sari, a tall white and red crown, and layered silver necklaces. Below them sits a golden kalasha-like plate with five green jewelled ornaments, a garland of pink flowers and a Shiva-linga style base with horizontal lines. These are deity murti, not living people.2013-04-27April 29 20132013-04-29A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, Shiva and Parvati, seated on a decorated altar against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold-ornamented arch. The male murti wears an orange turban, a trident (trishula) in one hand, a serpent figure on the upper left, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red garlands. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, red garlands with green leaves and a red sari. Brass lamps with flame-like finials sit in the foreground beside a hand holding the altar's edge. No physical people are the subjects; these are statues.2011-11-11Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesGolden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2011-08-08Two large painted deity murti figures stand under an ornate gilded arch against a turquoise draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red and brown garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident-like ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold garment, a decorated crown, layered silver necklaces and red skirt cloth. Garlands of pink and purple flowers and green leaves hang at the base, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and rudraksha-style beads in front. Partial lamps and a small hand are visible at the lower edge. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-04-27November 09 20112011-11-09August 03 20102010-08-03Gilded murti pair of a male and female deity seated under an ornate gold arch draped with shimmering golden curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, white and gold garlands, a red-stone pendant, a trident held in one hand and raises the other in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a gold crown, red and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and orange-red marigold garlands with green leaves. Both have gold earrings and forehead markings. The scene is a deity murti display, not living people.2013-03-07 +1 copiesJune 24 20112011-06-24August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesAugust 09 20112011-08-09