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Close-up of two golden metal deity murtis under a gilded arch with a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with white pearl trim and a golden crown, holds a trident and a raised golden hand, and is adorned with a dark beaded necklace and jeweled chest pieces. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and heavy white and multicolored jeweled necklaces, with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over the shoulders. No physical people are visible.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side within a gold-carved arch against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a ceremonial mace, and is adorned with a rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a green-and-gold garment. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green-and-gold silk sari, layered red and green necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape both figures, and a brass kalasha with greenery sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-10Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated before a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red-brown turban with a crescent emblem, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and is adorned with a jewelled collar and garlands. The female figure wears a gold crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, a maroon and gold sari, and holds a lotus. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape both figures. A small green parrot perches near the lotus. Deity murti depicted, not living people.2017-01-14November 22 20152015-11-22Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red curtain with white dots. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a blue beaded garland, rudraksha mala and a trident is held in one raised hand, with a snake-like ornament on the trident. The figure on the right has dark hair in a bun, a white and silver jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before a silver offering tray holding small vessels.2011-08-01Two metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated before a green satin backdrop inside an ornate gold arched frame. The left figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, ornate gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident, with its palm raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a white and red crown with a cobra motif, blue garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a white garland with red flowers. No people are visible.2013-09-25A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a red turban with a crescent emblem, a trident-like staff raised in one hand, and wears red garments, white and silver necklaces and flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a green and red sari-like garment, white and pink beaded necklaces, and marigold and white flower garlands, holding a small green parrot-like object. A golden kalasha pot with yellow marigold garlands sits in the foreground, with an oil lamp glowing at the lower left edge.2017-10-01Golden murti of a deity couple, a male form and a female form, seated side by side against an ornate gold and blue-gem arch. The male figure wears a tall striped black-and-gold crown, a red garment with a dense jewelled necklace, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a green and gold crown and a black and gold bejewelled dress, with red garlands draped over her shoulder. Both wear large gold earrings and red tilak marks. Red and white flower garlands and a sprig of greenery decorate the scene. The image is a photograph of the murti, with no physical people visible.2018-12-20 +2 copiesA photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti statues seated on a raised platform before a red and gold curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a blue beaded band, holds a trident in one hand, and wears rudraksha beads and gold jewellery. The female figure wears a dark crown, gold earrings and necklaces, and a purple skirt, and both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. These are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2011-08-01October 25 20122012-10-25July 28 20132013-07-28Two gilded metal deity murti are seated side by side within an ornate golden arch in front of a green shimmering brocade backdrop with gold motifs. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a blue garment with a large gold and blue pendant necklace, a brown beaded collar, and holds a gold trident-like staff and an open palm; the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red sari with gold border, a multi-stoned chest necklace and red flower garlands. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and have vertical forehead markings. No living people are visible.2013-07-25