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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side within a garlanded arch of marigolds and red, white and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a patterned white-and-green shawl, layered beaded necklaces and a red trident-style emblem rests at his side, with a raised hand displaying a mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, a green-and-red patterned shawl and long earrings. Red and white decorative panels frame the top, and a trident is visible at the left edge. These are statues, not people.

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January 12 20092009-01-12Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12Close view of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship, set against a green satin drape and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a pearl-and-jewel ornament, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, with garlands of white jasmine and red roses draped around both. Marigold and rose garlands frame the scene.2013-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled gauntlet-style hand covering, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right has long dark hair under an ornate crown, wears an orange garment with gold trim, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on the raised hand. Both murtis are dressed in saffron-orange cloth and heavy silver and gold ornaments.2010-12-27A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under a golden arch with orange drapery, densely decorated with garlands of marigolds, red roses and multicoloured flowers. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha mala, a trident and damaru-like emblem in hand, and a green dhoti; the Parvati figure wears a green sari, a sheer veil, gold jewellery and a green bead garland. A brass kalasha-like lamp stand with lit wicks is in front. No living people are visible.2011-12-04Two ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue garment and layered necklaces, and raises a hand in a gesture. Both are adorned with gemstones, garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang at the right edge, and gilded decorations frame the scene.2010-10-09Two ornate metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a draped backdrop of orange-red satin and an elaborate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a green garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, a crown, jewelled earrings and garlands of white and pink roses, with a green parrot perched on a raised object between them. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on their foreheads.2013-03-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine before a gold-and-orange brocade backdrop. The murti on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a dense beaded necklace and a red-and-white sash; the murti on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and yellow and magenta marigold garlands and holds a small parrot-like bird on the hand. Both have vermilion tilak marks and large earrings. Decorative gold-framed arch surrounds them.2011-12-31January 12 20092009-01-12