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Photograph of two golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seen from below, decorated for worship. The figure on the left, with four arms and a crown, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, wears a red and gold dhoti-style garment with a red sash, and has layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a cream and red sari with a red-and-gold border, gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. A large copper cobra hood stands beside them, and a flower garland hangs in the lower right. The setting is a temple-style structure with a stone ceiling, consistent with a deity murti procession or puja display.

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October 08 20072007-10-08Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for a festival, with a red and gold turban, red bodice with gold necklaces and a white dhoti with red and gold border on the left figure. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and white and red sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at the lower edges, and a large copper kalasha or ceremonial vessel with a fish-like top stands at the right. Red drapery forms the background.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a stone ledge against a black background. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, a gold crown with crescent ornament, a layered beaded necklace with a large green-and-red pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree, a tall jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and a gold chain. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and green leaf garlands, with red flower garlands hanging at the bottom, and small oil lamps glow in the foreground.2007-04-17A night photograph of two golden metal murti figures of a deity pair, seated side by side on a gilded golden base with green-jeweled ornamentation. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a jeweled breastplate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold and deep red silk garment, with a crown, and a long garland of green leaves and white flowers draped over the shoulder. Both are adorned with orange and red flower garlands and stone-carved pillars frame the background.2007-04-17A photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them. +2 copiesA night photograph of two golden deity murti statues seated together under a stone temple canopy. The figure on the left, in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a ceremonial staff with a finial; he wears layered jeweled necklaces and a green and white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari and gold jewelry, with a white and green flower garland, and rests a hand on a golden-hooded serpent or canopy form in the foreground decorated with green gemstone-like inlays. No physical people are visible.2007-04-17June 21 20072007-06-21June 27 20072007-06-27 +1 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine featuring a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, rich jewelled necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, floral garlands of white and red blooms, and a crown, with one hand raised. Their seat is a multi-hooded cobra canopy set with green stones. In the foreground, a small orange-robed shaivite priest or devotee with a striped tripundra on the forehead stands before the murtis, dressed in orange and red cloth with a gold-braided cord. Marigold, pink and white garlands drape the figures.2007-04-17Two golden metal murti statues stand side by side under a stone temple ceiling at night. The figure on the left is male, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, a white head cloth with gold stripes, a beaded necklace and a green-and-white pendant, holding a ritual staff topped with a finial. The figure on the right wears a crown, an orange-gold silk garment, layered necklaces and carries a stringed instrument resembling a veena. Both are adorned with garlands of marigold, white flowers and green leaves.2007-04-17