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Photograph of a golden-toned pair of deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against an orange draped backdrop. The left figure, with a trident and a raised hand, wears pink dhoti-style cloth, a dark patterned crown with white decorations, and a rudraksha-style necklace. The right figure wears a green sari with a red and gold blouse, pink and yellow garlands, and a crown with dark plumes. A brass shallow tray with five small green-tinted lamps sits in front. Standing statues, not living people; no physical persons are visible.

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Golden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15August 15 20142014-08-15Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29Two bronze-coloured deity murtis seated side by side in an ornate gold-framed niche with a green draped backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like object, wears a red and gold turban with a crescent emblem, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and an orange-and-green dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, dangling earrings, a layered white and gold necklace, and a red-and-gold sari, and holds a ritual object. Both are garlanded with marigold and red flower garlands, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground beside a gold kalasha-style vessel. No living people are visible.2015-09-08Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03June 20th 20152015-06-20A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a gilded peetha before a bright orange curtain within an ornate gold-leaf arch. The figure on the left is a male deity with a golden face, a tall crown, a trident raised in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, wearing a blue dhoti, a white and blue beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right is a female deity in a green and gold sari with a tall ornate headdress, a red garland and elaborate jewelry. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a decorated kalasha-like base with a green leaf offering sits in front.2013-09-19Two large gilded murti of a deity couple stand in an ornate gold arched shrine against red silk drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, wears a leopard-print cloth headdress, a jewelled armlet, pink-purple dhoti and layered bead necklaces. The figure on the right wears a crown with jewelled ornaments, a green-and-gold blouse, heavy gold necklaces, green tassel earrings and white flower garlands draped on both figures. Pink-and-green decorations hang at the base near a golden kalasha-like offering.2014-08-11Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17January 25 20132013-01-25A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red draped throne within a gilded arch. The Shiva figure wears a brown turban with a crescent moon, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with a green silk garment, a gold necklace and white beaded ornaments. The Parvati figure wears a crown, a teal sari with an orange border, pearl necklaces and yellow and purple marigold garlands. A dark stone shivalinga sits in front, with a gold kalasha-like pedestal between the figures. Flowers and a green leaf are placed at the base. The image is a photograph of a deity murti; no living people are visible.2017-08-25