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Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red draped backdrop. Shiva wears a black crown with a crescent moon, a leopard-patterned headband, jewelled ornaments and a teal garment, and holds a trident in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. Parvati wears a tall jewelled crown, layered silver necklaces, teal and gold sari, and red and white garlands drape both figures. These are statues, not living people.

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Photograph of a seated pair of golden deity murtis, a male figure with red turban, trident and snake-topped staff and a female figure in a turquoise embroidered sari with a parrot in her raised hand, seated before a red drape inside a gilded arch. Both wear jewelled crowns, rudraksha malas and heavy gold necklaces. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides and a golden snake-hooded linga-shaped form with a kalasha-like arrangement sits in the foreground.2010-11-09A golden-skinned pair of deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold garment, and ornate jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and a damaru-like staff with a snake. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. 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The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a jewelled chest covering and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female figure wears a dark green blouse, a gold jewelled necklace, a red and white flower garland and a decorated headpiece. Both have red floral garlands and white flower strands. The setting is a temple-style darshan display. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14Two metal murti of a deity couple stand in a shrine against a deep red draped curtain with a gold-framed edge. The figure on the left, with a gold trident in its raised hand, wears an orange-saffron turban, a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces; its palm is inlaid with coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, a red stone pendant and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a small bouquet of red roses and green foliage. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the lower edges of the frame.2010-08-28A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated before a deep red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-red turban, a dark navy garment with ornate silver-white beadwork, and a heavy layered necklace. It holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands and has a rudraksha-style garland of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a sky-blue sari with silver embroidery, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Both have golden faces with red lips and crescent ornaments. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-12-05Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side within a gold-framed arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent, carries a trident and rudraksha mala and a golden ornamental necklace, and wears a green garment. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, a green sari, a long multi-strand necklace with red stones, a trident raised beside it, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang over both figures. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-10-10A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-framed throne against a deep red drape. The figure on the left, a male deity with a red turban and a crown-like headpiece, holds a trident and a serpent-topped staff, and wears a teal and gold silk garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right, a female deity in a blue silk sari with silver embroidery, wears a jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gem necklaces and holds a small green parrot on a stand. Both have their faces painted with red lips and vermilion marks. Yellow and red flower garlands drape across the throne's sides, and the background is a golden arch with ornate carving.2010-11-09September 14 20142014-09-14Ornate murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crescent and gem-set crown, rudraksha malas and layered jewelled necklaces over blue robes, holding a golden trident and a serpent-topped staff. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown, and layered gem necklaces, holding a lotus-like staff with a green parrot perched on it. Gold and gem-studded offerings sit in the foreground. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-15