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Two metal murti figures stand side by side against a red velvet backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left, a male deity with a red headcloth, holds a trident and a ceremonial mace-like staff, with a raised hand and a red cloth draped over the body. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a dark crown with white flower garlands, a red sari with gold border, a turquoise blouse and blue-green pleated skirt, and layered pearl and gold necklaces. Both figures have red tilaka marks and jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible.

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A pair of metallic deity murti statues in a temple shrine, set before draped red velvet hangings. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a red headcloth with a crescent ornament at the top, and is adorned with layered silver and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a turquoise blouse, a jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands and multiple necklaces, with its hand raised in blessing. The statues are polished and decorated with red lips and kumkum-style markings, and the scene shows no living people.2007-08-11Photograph of two metal murti statues of a Shiva-Parvati pair decorated for worship in a temple setting. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold-and-white turban-like headdress, rudraksha-style red and white necklaces, and red-and-orange flower garlands. The female figure wears a blue and gold sari, layered silver necklaces, a jeweled crown, and a red-and-orange garland. The background is a purple cloth with gold embroidered flowers against a carved stone wall.2007-09-24A photograph of two painted metal or gilded deity murtis, a Shiva-form figure and a goddess-form figure, displayed on a stage in front of a red velvet drape within a grey stone temple setting. The male figure wears a blue and red turban, a teal and red shawl, gold and silver necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a peach-pink blouse with a pink skirt, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a red bindi. Both figures have raised hands and jeweled adornments. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate appears.2007-08-26Two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne decorated with green stones, in front of deep red velvet drapery and grey carved stone. The figure on the left wears a red turban and red cloth, carries a trident and a small ceremonial staff, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a crown. The figure on the right wears a red and blue sari, white flower garlands in the hair, and layered silver jewellery. Both have painted red lips and ornate silver ornaments, and are raised on a golden pedestal.2007-08-11A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple, shown in close view. The male figure wears a blue and red turban topped with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a golden trident and a small drum-shaped object. The female figure wears a pink and orange sari, a jeweled crown with red and white stones, a nose ring, and heavy necklaces. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A photograph of two decorated deity murti figures standing in an arched stone shrine. The left figure, with a trident and a damaru-like staff, wears a blue and red turban, blue and orange drape, and layered white beaded necklaces. The right figure wears a silver crown, a pink and orange skirt, and silver jewelry. Behind them hangs a red velvet curtain, and a golden structure appears at the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2007-08-26Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures. The figure on the left wears a copper-toned conical crown with a crescent, a blue and red-gold turban-like cloth, a red-lipped face, and layered jewelled necklaces with bright stones. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled headdress with red and green stones, a nose ring, red lips, a peach-orange silk garment and a dense jewelled necklace. A golden trident is visible at the left edge, with a red velvet backdrop behind the figures. No living people are visible.2007-08-26Close-up photograph of two life-size golden-copper murti statues of Shiva and Parvati in a temple setting. The male figure on the left wears a turquoise and red turban, a teal shawl, a red garment and layered white jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a peach and orange sari with a silver-beaded necklace, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Both have red lips and red bindi marks. A red velvet drape hangs behind them against a grey stone wall.2007-08-26April 30 20132013-04-30Two 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.2016-06-15Photograph of two large decorated murti figures in a temple setting, shown from a low angle. The male figure has blue skin, a crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold garment and a trident held at his side. The female figure has gold skin, a jewelled crown, a crimson and gold sari with a dark blue lower garment, and gold bangles on her arm. Both are heavily adorned with necklaces and jewellery, and a green cloth lies in the lower left. No people are visible; the figures are statues in an alankaram decoration.