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Two large silver-toned deity murtis are seated on a decorated platform in front of a dark blue backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, a pink and red garment, and heavy silver jewellery, and holds a spear-like staff and a conch-like object in its hands. The female figure wears a purple sari with gold border, silver necklaces and a crown, and holds a small object in her raised hand. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A decorative silver serpent-like hood stands at the right edge. No physical people are present.

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Two large decorated murti figures stand under a gold-framed arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left is a four-armed deity wearing a green and orange turban, silver ornaments, a flower garland of yellow and pink blooms, and a pink and red draped cloth; he holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object in his hands. The figure beside him, in a purple and teal sari with silver jewellery and a dark headdress, rests a hand on his shoulder. Garlands hang from both. A decorated gold-and-silver vehicle or throne element is visible at the right edge. No living people are shown.2008-10-04Two large silver-finished deity murtis are seated side by side under an ornate gold arch in an open pavilion. The left figure, with four arms and a green-and-orange turban, holds a conch-like emblem and a long golden staff, and wears a red and pink skirt. The right figure wears a crown, heavy silver jewellery and a purple sari with a teal border. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. A gold kalpataru-like ornament and blue curtain are visible at the right edge, with greenery beyond. No living people are visible.2008-10-04October 04 20082008-10-04Two 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.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03Photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a multicoloured braided turban, a trident in one hand, a layered jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and sits on a golden satin cloth with a striped lower garment. The female figure beside him wears a brown shawl, a white flower garland in her hair, and multiple gold and jewelled necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the base, and an ornate golden seat or peetha holds a kalasha-like offering with an orange cloth. These are statues, not living people. The image is not a depiction of a person.2010-12-14Photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple displayed in an arched alcove against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, with a green and orange turban and a trident, holds a ceremonial mace-like object and wears a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads; the figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a purple sari and layered turquoise and silver jewellery, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, pink and white flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04October 03 20082008-10-03Golden murti of a deity couple, a male figure in an orange turban and tall crown holding a trident and a small drum, beside a female figure in a pink sari and ornate crown, both wearing layered gold necklaces and earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures and a central shivalinga-like stone seat below them. Gold lamp stands with lit wicks flank the shrine, against a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch.2009-12-15Photograph of a temple shrine with two golden metal deity murtis under a gilded arch against an orange drape. The left murti has four arms, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a red and gold turban and a yellow and pink skirt. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon garment and holds a long staff. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. In front sits a smaller white statue of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and turban, and a brass oil lamp stands at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in a shrine niche framed by gilt arch and red velvet curtain. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual drum-like staff in raised hands, wears a pink turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a purple-and-teal lower garment. The female figure wears a pink sari, a large nose ring, layered gold necklaces and a white flower crown, with a green leaf in hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A small bull figure stands behind them. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-16April 07 20082008-04-07 +2 copies