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Two large metal deity murti stand against a dark blue draped backdrop under a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with jewelled ornaments, a bejewelled chest piece, and a long garland of yellow, purple and white flowers with green leaves; it holds a trident and a small drum-like ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a red-orange sari-like garment, a heavy jewelled necklace, layered bangles and a flower garland, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. Both figures are dressed for festival worship in pink and white silk drapes at their base. No living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity are displayed before a blue velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a green and orange turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a damaru-style drum, and is draped in garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers with green leaves over a pink satin dhoti. The female figure wears an orange sari with heavy gem-studded necklaces, a jewelled crown and bangles, holding a small ritual object, with a golden staff at her feet. The statues appear to be dressed for a festival puja.2008-10-03May 27 20072007-05-27November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with two golden murti of a seated deity couple against a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban studded with jewels, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a dark maroon skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a long braid. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Below them a white-draped seat holds a gold yoni-shaped base with rudraksha beads, and in front a small white marble figure wears a green turban and rudraksha mala, with flower garlands draped around the shrine. Brass oil lamps appear at the left edge.2011-07-31A golden metal utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a festival palanquin under an ornate gilded arch. The male deity wears a multicoloured green, pink and red turban, a pink dhoti and an ornate silver breastplate, and holds a golden trident over his shoulder. The female deity wears a purple blouse, a blue skirt and gold necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both are decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers draped over their laps. The background is dark blue velvet. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28Two life-sized golden metal statues of a deity couple are seated side by side on a draped blue cloth base in front of a pink curtain and gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a decorative crest, an orange garment, a dense rudraksha mala and silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a crown of silver and pink jewels, a peach and magenta sari with patterned border, layered necklaces and bangles, and holds a small object in one hand. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are counted; the image is a photograph of a deity murti display.2013-04-19 +1 copies2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHINovember 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti are seated side by side against a golden backdrop, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, an orange shawl, a white dhoti with a red-gold border, and a jewelled breastplate, holding a long staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, earrings, and a red-gold sari, holding a small ceremonial implement.2011-12-28May 26 20072007-05-26Two metal utsava murtis of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin under a stone pavilion ceiling. The male figure wears an ornate silver-embellished crown, a black silver-trimmed garment, a red and gold shawl, a yellow and white dhoti and jewelled arm ornaments, and holds a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, a blue sari with gold border and holds a trident. Garlands of white jasmine and red and pink flowers frame them. Deity murti, not living people.A golden deity murti pair seated on a raised throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a crown-like headpiece, rich layered jewellery and a green silk garment, holding a golden trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered necklaces and a red-and-gold garment. Both are garlanded with marigold-like flowers in yellow, red, purple and white. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground.2010-09-14 +1 copies