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Golden murti of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, stands on a decorated stage before a red curtain. The left figure holds a golden trident and wears a red headcloth with a tilak, a silver chest ornament and a blue garment. The right figure wears a crown, large earrings, layered silver necklaces and a magenta sari. Both are garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and red and green leaves. A golden lion-faced pillar frames the right edge. On the left, a framed printed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron robes with a white garland appears. No physical people are visible.

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April 04 20132013-04-04 +1 copiesJuly 17 20132013-07-17Gilded shrine niche with a red curtain showing a painted-metal deity pair seated on a decorated base: a male figure with a trident, damaru-style hand implement and blue cloth, beside a female figure in a pale blue skirt with red and white crown and ornate gold jewellery. Both are draped in yellow and red marigold garlands. A smaller statue of a standing devotee in tiger-print cloth, gold necklaces and yellow garland stands at right beside carved stone pillars. Deity murti, not living people.2014-11-04Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31Two metal murti figures stand side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left, a deity murti, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a red turban, a blue beaded garland and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, red and gold clothing, and rudraksha beads and a necklace, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The setting appears to be a temple shrine, with stone carving visible at the upper right.2011-07-26Photograph of two metal deity murtis under pink silk drapery in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a red turban with gold ornaments, a crescent-shaped headdress, multiple arms holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, and garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a white and pink jeweled crown, a red and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and bangles, with a similar flower garland. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. The statues are not people; no physical people are present.2013-05-27Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta silk backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chest ornament, holding a trident and a small ceremonial implement in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, green silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves.2011-02-08Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting, decorated with white and multicolored flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff in one hand, raised palms, and a red and gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, has long dark hair, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Red and yellow flowers hang from their garlands. The background shows other murtis and a red curtain. These are statues, not living people.2011-06-05Two gilded deity murtis (statues) are shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jeweled teal-and-gold chest covering, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with gold border, layered gem necklaces and holds a tall trident. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-10-09Two silver-toned metal murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown-like ornament, rudraksha beads, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green-tipped staff or rod. The figure on the right has a black hairstyle, pearl headpiece, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and a maroon garment with a pearl-and-jewel sash. The image is a photograph of deity statues, not living people.2011-07-31Two golden murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a raised pedestal, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with a crescent moon and a green stone, a trident in one hand and a small ornate ceremonial object in the other, with a white and gold dhoti and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue and gold sari, heavy silver jewellery and a trident. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and green flower strands, with a gold-coloured canopy or kalasha-like object in front. No physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16