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Two gilded metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a white silk-draped pedestal before a green satin backdrop and a gold-embossed arch. The left figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and sits with one hand raised in abhaya gesture, adorned with a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha-like chest garland. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, large round earrings, layered necklaces and a red-and-yellow flower garland, holding a lotus-like object. Stone carvings frame the right edge. These are statues, not living people.

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Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a pink and red turban, rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; a gold cobra hood and a long spear-like staff are visible. The female deity beside him wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a flower-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold oil lamp stands at the left edge. The statues are depictions, not people, and no living person is visible.2010-09-11Photo of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a dark teal cloth-covered platform beneath an ornate golden arch and maroon drape. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, a trident rests against his shoulder, and his raised hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. The female figure wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped in yellow, red and green garlands and adorned with jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible. The scene suggests a temple shrine presentation.2009-10-17A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.2012-10-23November 24 20152015-11-24A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a dark teal draped platform beneath an ornate gold arch, with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and raises a hand holding a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A long gold staff rests diagonally across the platform.2009-10-17September 29 20132013-09-29A gilded murti of a seated deity couple in an ornate golden arch against a dark maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, a trident-shaped staff, a jewelled necklace and a crystal-studded waist ornament; the female figure wears a gold crown, long jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Both hold ritual gestures, and a band of red, yellow and white flower garlands hangs at their sides. A golden kalasha-like altar piece with dark green stones sits in front. Deity murti, no physical people visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity form wears a red and pink turban, a trident in one hand and a ceremonial staff, with a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces; the female form wears a crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a gold-decorated object appears at the lower right. The figures are statues, not living people, so no people are counted.2010-09-11Close photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side in front of red velvet drapery beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red-pink turban with a jeweled crown, holds a trident, wears a yellow silk skirt with a purple wrap, and is draped in yellow-and-purple flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a pink silk blouse and sari, heavy silver necklaces, a jeweled headpiece with white flowers, and holds a small drum-like object. A brass oil lamp and a brass vessel sit in the foreground. Stone walls and a copyright-watermarked photo credit frame the scene.2010-12-16Gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a golden throne inside an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a trident and shows abhaya mudra, wearing a tall gold crown with a red and black band and a jewelled necklace. The female figure wears a golden crown and layered necklaces. Both are draped in pink satin and garlanded with white jasmine and red and purple flowers. In front stands a gold Shiva lingam with a kalasha-like top, also garlanded. A small blue-clad figure, possibly a devotee statue, sits at the base beside a zebra-striped cloth. Deity murti only; no living people visible.2009-06-09Two golden-bodied deity murtis sit side by side on a red satin-draped platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, dressed in yellow silk with heavy jewelled ornaments, crowns and garlands. The left figure, holding a trident, wears a yellow turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled collar; the right figure wears a dark hair crown, layered necklaces and holds a green object. Yellow and red marigold garlands surround them, and a worshipper in yellow clothes and gold bangles is partly visible at the lower right near a white-draped table.2010-12-26