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Golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side before a red satin backdrop, decorated with pink and red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. The left figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a snake, wears a red turban with a pearl band and rudraksha beads, and has a gold-framed ornate arch behind. The right figure wears a jewelled golden crown, heavy gem-studded necklaces, blue and gold garments and a lotus-like sceptre. Stone carved walls frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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June 20 20132013-06-20June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity with a trident held in one hand and a rudraksha mala and red garments, wears a red turban topped with a jeweled crown and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with crescent ornaments, red and white garlands, a purple-bordered sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are adorned with white flower garlands and red blossoms. These are statues, not living people.2015-06-20Two gilded statues of deity murti seated side by side on a red draped throne-like backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-and-red turban, a pink garment, a jeweled red-and-white collar, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, pearl and jewel necklaces, large earrings, a cream and gold sari with a red-and-white border, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have white and red forehead markings and are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The setting is a stone temple architecture with carved pillars.2016-06-15Two metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.2011-10-14Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copiesGolden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and a raised hand, wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. This is a deity murti, not living people; no physical people are visible.2013-06-19June 18 20132013-06-18May 07 20132013-05-07A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04Gilded statues of a deity couple with a red draped backdrop and gold arch. The male figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum and raises a golden abhaya hand; he wears an orange-yellow turban, a red and dark beaded necklace, and a garland of red roses and white flowers. The female figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown, large earrings, layered beaded necklaces and red roses, holding a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with rhinestone-studded crowns and garlands, set against a stone temple wall. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2014-01-28 +2 copiesTwo golden murti statues of a deity pair sit against a red satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, rudraksha mala and a purple garment, holding a golden trident and raising a hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, pearl and bead necklaces, a purple sari with gold border, and holds a lotus-stem staff. Both are decorated with red and yellow rose garlands.2013-06-20