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A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a red sequined backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like emblem at the edge of frame. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a white and gold-bordered sari, layered silver and gem necklaces, and a long braid wrapped in pink and yellow flower garlands. Both have jewelled earrings and bangles. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

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September 03 20142014-09-03Photograph of a deity murti pair in an arched gold frame against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident and a serpent-topped staff, heavy white and silver necklaces, and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right has a golden face, a black and gold headdress with pearl strands, large earrings and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow and purple blooms. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-03December 13 20092009-12-13Gilded 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.2010-02-03July 28 20132013-07-28Two ornate metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep red velvet curtain framed by gilded arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with crescent moon, an orange turban, green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in hand, with a cobra over the shoulder. The right figure has a dark swept-up headdress, pearl and gem earrings, a red and yellow flower garland and orange sari-like drape. Both are richly adorned with jewellery and garlands. These are deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-16A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03Close photograph of two gold-finished metal deity murtis seated side by side before a deep maroon velvet drape within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and orange turban, a tilak on the forehead, red lips, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and raises a hand holding a golden staff topped with a cobra hood. The right figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles, and is adorned with a red and white garland and a yellow marigold garland. Both are decorated with rich jewellery and flowers.2009-12-21 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti pair in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a silver chest adornment and layered necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement, with yellow and purple garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown with pearl-like ornaments, jewelled necklaces and a green sari with red border, holding a lotus-like object and a flower garland. These are statues, not living people.2010-02-03November 19 20092009-11-19Two golden metal murti statues are seated side by side in front of a bright pink draped cloth backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a black rudraksha mala, a white silver-beaded necklace and a trident in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver beadwork, a silver necklace and an orange robe, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow marigolds, and white ceremonial powder is visible on their garments. These are deity murti figures, not living people, and no physical people are present in the scene.2013-05-29July 20 20102010-07-20