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Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side before a glowing orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and makes a raised gesture with the other, wearing a red and gold turban-style crown, a ruby-red forehead ornament, layered white flower and pearl garlands, and a red-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a white jasmine crown with a tiara, ornate jewelled gold necklaces, and a magenta-purple silk garment, with pink and white flower garlands draped across both figures. The statues are decorated for worship with fresh flower garlands and gold jewellery. No physical people are visible.

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A 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.2013-09-16Golden statues of a deity pair seated against a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red and gold garment, layered gem necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand, with a garland of yellow, pink and purple flowers draped down. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-brown garment, layered necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2010-08-04March 20 20132013-03-20September 16 20132013-09-16April 02 20132013-04-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of deity figures seated before an orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a multi-armed form holding a golden trident, wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a large jeweled pendant, a white bead garland with blue accents, and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, layered pearl-white necklaces, and a lavish red rose and yellow marigold garland. A small green parrot perches near the central figure's hand. Bright red, pink and yellow flowers are arranged around the statues. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-09-20Golden murti of a deity couple. The male figure wears an orange turban, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; the female figure wears a jeweled conical crown, white jasmine garlands, and blue-and-gold armlets. Both are decorated with flowers and jewelry. No living people are visible.2014-09-22Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Two 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.2013-03-16A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch against magenta velvet drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala with a white ceremonial necklace, and holds a trident; a bird perches near the right figure. The right figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a white-and-red garland. Both figures have bright red lips and kumkum-style markings. Garlands of white flowers and red roses drape below. No living people are visible.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 05 20132013-04-05 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red draped backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, a green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled chest piece, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, red and gold sari-style drapery and layered gold necklaces, and holds a golden kalasha-like vessel with green leaves. Both are garlanded with marigolds, red and purple flowers. Golden offering vessels sit in the foreground. The image is a photograph of statues, with no living people visible.2010-10-13