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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.

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Two 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.2007-08-11Close 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.2007-08-26Photograph 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-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.2007-08-26A photograph of a temple shrine containing a pair of silver-toned deity murti seated together on a golden peetha or throne-like base decorated with green stones. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-style hand drum, wears a red turban-like cloth, and is adorned with layered necklaces and earrings. The female figure wears a blue and red sari, a black crown, and long garlands of white flowers and multiple necklaces. Deep red velvet drapes frame the shrine behind them, and marble arches surround the niche. Lower edge shows the top of a few small dark heads in the foreground. No living person is clearly identifiable in the frame.2007-08-11Two large metal murti statues of a deity couple sit in a gilded arched frame before a deep red velvet drape. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a white garment, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red sari, gold necklaces and white and red flower garlands.2014-06-19April 08 20132013-04-08A 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.2007-08-26June 18 20092009-06-18Golden 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.2013-06-19April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesTwo large gilded murti statues of a deity couple stand side by side in a temple pavilion before a dark red velvet drape. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered jewelled necklaces, a white shawl and a holds a golden trident, and a cobra-topped staff rises at his left side. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, an ornate crown with a halo-like arch, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. Carved stone columns and brackets frame the scene, with greenery visible through an opening at right.2008-01-18