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A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.

Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side under a golden arch before a deep red velvet curtain, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban, yellow dhoti-style garment and heavy jewelled necklaces and armbands, holding a trident and a ceremonial vessel. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with white plumes, a magenta and green sari and layered gold necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left. No physical people are visible.

July 21 2009

A gilded arch frames a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink-draped platform before a deep red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy jewelled necklaces and a patterned shawl, holding a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a crown and layered gold necklaces with a purple and red sari, with her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple garlands hang over both, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are visible; the images are statues.

July 20 2010

Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha before a red velvet backdrop beneath a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown, yellow garment and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident in one raised hand. The female figure wears a magenta sari with green border, black braided hair with a white flower crown and heavy gold jewellery. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a green-and-orange cloth-wrapped object with leaves sits in front of the seat. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. These are statues, not living people.

A golden processional deity murti with an arched gilded frame and red drape behind it. The standing figure holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears an orange turban-style crown, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a purple-and-pink garment, with a pink skirt. Beside it stands a second deity figure in a crown and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a golden shield-like object. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and brass oil lamps flank the scene.

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Golden-faced murti pair of a deity and goddess in a niche framed by ornate gilded carving and a deep maroon velvet curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with an ornate crown and crescent, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object. The right figure wears a black hair crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange-and-green sari, and a pearl necklace and garland of red and yellow flowers. Both are decorated with jewelled ornaments and garlands. These are statues, not living people.

A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.

Two ornately decorated golden murti of a deity couple seated before a red curtain, shown as a temple image. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, yellow garments, layered gem-studded necklaces and a trident in hand. The female figure wears a magenta and green silk sari, a black braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a nose ring and large earrings. Before them stands a golden vessel holding a green cloth, green leaves and red flower garlands, with green stones on hanging pendants. The image shows abhishekam-style adornment and darshan of the murti.

A photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.