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A photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti figures of a deity couple, lit against a blue draped backdrop. The figure on the left, with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and wears a white and gold cloth, a rudraksha-like dark garment and layered silver and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, blue and orange garments, red and orange floral garlands and heavy ornaments. Both have red bindi and decorated silver faces. Their hands are adorned with jewelled hand guards, and the scene suggests a pradosha puja setting at a temple. These are statues, not living people.

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Close view of a pair of metal murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned for worship. The left figure, Shiva, holds a trident and wears a white and gold-bordered cloth on the head, a maroon velvet chest covering and layered silver necklaces, with a jeweled crown and a beaded ornamental hand covering. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jeweled crown, a blue and gold-orange sari, multiple silver necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and orange flower garlands against a purple cloth backdrop with embroidery. The scene reflects a pradosha puja at a temple. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murti.2007-09-24Two large silver-faced deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand side by side, adorned with jeweled crowns, sparkling silver and gemstone necklaces, and red-orange flower garlands. The left figure holds a golden trident and wears a white dhoti with gold border and a striped orange-and-gold head wrap, with a crescent ornament on the crown. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold-orange drape and gold jewelry. A deep blue cloth with embroidered motifs forms the backdrop, and the murtis are the central subject of a pradosha puja setting.2007-09-24Photograph of two silver-faced deity murtis (Shiva and Parvati forms) seated side by side on a violet silk backdrop with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object, wears a white dhoti with gold border, a crown with crescent moon, a maroon bodice, and a red and orange flower garland. The figure on the right wears a blue skirt with gold blouse, a jewelled crown, a silver necklace and a garland of red flowers, and holds a yellow flower bunch. Both have ornate silver jewellery and bangles. Figures are statues, not physical people.2007-09-24A photograph of two metal murti of deities seated side by side on a raised platform draped with royal blue cloth embroidered with small gold flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold crown, a dark red bodice and layered silver necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue sari with gold borders and an orange-gold upper garment, a jewelled crown, and heavy silver jewellery. Both wear red-orange marigold garlands and have polished silver faces with red lips and bindi marks. Yellow flower clusters hang from the right figure's garland. The setting is a stone temple wall above them. Deity murti; no people are visible.2007-09-24Two metal murti statues of a deity couple stand on a blue draped backdrop in a temple setting. The left figure is male, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders, a white and gold turban-like headdress, a crown, a deep maroon garment, layered silver necklaces and a red-orange flower garland; he holds a golden trident and a small drum-like instrument. The right figure is female, wearing a royal blue sari with gold trim, a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a red-orange garland, and she holds a lotus-like object. Both statues have polished metallic faces with red lips and bindi marks. The grey stone wall behind them is carved.2007-09-24Two 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.2010-08-28Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a stone ledge against a black background. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth, a gold crown with crescent ornament, a layered beaded necklace with a large green-and-red pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree, a tall jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and a gold chain. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and green leaf garlands, with red flower garlands hanging at the bottom, and small oil lamps glow in the foreground.2007-04-17Two large gilded murti statues of a deity couple stand side by side in a temple pavilion before a dark red velvet drape. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered jewelled necklaces, a white shawl and a holds a golden trident, and a cobra-topped staff rises at his left side. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, an ornate crown with a halo-like arch, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. Carved stone columns and brackets frame the scene, with greenery visible through an opening at right.2008-01-18Photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis (Shiva and Parvati forms) displayed in a temple shrine for pradosha puja. The left murti has a silver face with red lips, a white and gold cloth wrap, a trident held in one hand, a red velvet chest covering with layered white beaded necklaces and a jeweled crown with a crescent. The right murti wears a blue blouse under a golden-yellow sari, layered silver necklaces, a jeweled crown and red and orange flower garlands draped on both figures. A purple satin backdrop with floral embroidery and grey stone pillars surround them. No physical people are visible.2007-09-24April 08 20132013-04-08Two ornately decorated metal murti figures of a deity couple seated on a raised golden pedestal inside a stone temple pavilion with carved pillars. The male figure wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti with an orange-red border, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like instrument in the other, and a heavy jewelled necklace. The female figure wears a green skirt with a red border, a red blouse, a tall jewelled headdress and a gold necklace. A white cloth backdrop hangs behind them and a garland of yellow flowers lies at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures. The figure on the left wears a copper-toned conical crown with a crescent, a blue and red-gold turban-like cloth, a red-lipped face, and layered jewelled necklaces with bright stones. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled headdress with red and green stones, a nose ring, red lips, a peach-orange silk garment and a dense jewelled necklace. A golden trident is visible at the left edge, with a red velvet backdrop behind the figures. No living people are visible.2007-08-26