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A pair of silver-toned Shiva-Parvati murti figures, seated together in a stone temple shrine before a purple embroidered backdrop. The Shiva figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white shawl, a red velvet bodice, a jewelled crown with a crescent, and holds a jewelled trident. The Parvati figure wears a blue and gold sari and a gold-bordered pink skirt, with jewelled crown and necklaces. Both are adorned with red and orange marigold garlands and yellow flower tassels, a scene of pradosha puja offerings at the temple.

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A photograph of two life-sized deity murtis standing in a stone-pillared temple shrine before a purple cloth backdrop embroidered with small gold motifs. The figure on the left, shown in white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban-like cloth, holds a trident in his raised hand and wears a white and silver necklace with a red and white garland. The figure on the right wears a blue and gold blouse and a pink and red skirt with a red-and-orange flower garland and silver jewellery. Both are silver-faced with silver crowns, and a red-and-orange flower garland drapes over a decorated seat in front. No living people are visible.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.2007-09-24Photograph 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.2007-09-24Two painted metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a dais before a deep purple embroidered backdrop with gold-thread sprigs, set within carved grey stone pillars. The Shiva figure, on the left, holds a trident in his raised right hand, wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth, a crown, a red-and-white bead necklace and a silver necklace. The Parvati figure, on the right, wears a turquoise blue and gold sari, a crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with orange and red flower malas. Below them is a silver shrine vessel draped in marigold garlands. Pradosha puja decoration is suggested by the setting; no people are visible.2007-09-24A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a purple draped backdrop with embroidered gold motifs. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a white and gold cloth, a red velvet blouse, a white beaded necklace and a crown. The figure on the right wears a blue and gold silk skirt, a gold-bordered yellow top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, bangles and a red and orange flower garland. A copper bowl with red and orange flowers sits in the foreground, and a grey stone pillar stands at left. Deity murti; this is a statue, not a living person.2007-09-24A photograph of a Shiva-Parvati deity murti pair in a temple shrine with a dark blue embroidered silk backdrop. The male figure holds a trident and wears a white dhoti with gold border, a crown, and a red-and-white garland. The female figure wears a blue and orange sari, a crown, and a red-and-white garland. In front, a large shivalinga draped in red and gold cloth, covered with orange and white flower garlands, sits on a copper-toned peetha. No people are visible.2007-09-24Close 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.2007-09-24Photograph of two metal murti statues of a Shiva-Parvati pair decorated for worship in a temple setting. The male figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders, a gold-and-white turban-like headdress, rudraksha-style red and white necklaces, and red-and-orange flower garlands. The female figure wears a blue and gold sari, layered silver necklaces, a jeweled crown, and a red-and-orange garland. The background is a purple cloth with gold embroidered flowers against a carved stone wall.2007-09-24A 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.2007-09-24A photograph of two metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under a stone temple ceiling during pradosha puja. The figure on the left wears a white and gold head cloth, holds a trident and a silver hand-held ornament, and has red tilak and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a crown, an orange and gold blouse, a blue silk skirt and a long red and green flower garland, with a silver hand bracelet. A purple cloth with silver embroidery hangs behind them and a stone pillar is at the left edge. The statues are decorated with jewellery and garlands, and no living people are visible.2007-09-24Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side on a pink-draped pedestal in a temple hall, decorated with white and pink garlands. The figure on the left wears an ornate silver crown, silver jewellery, a black and gold garment, red and gold shawl, and white and yellow dhoti, and holds a ritual implement in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, silver necklaces, a blue and gold sari, and holds a trident. A brass ceremonial plate is visible at the right edge.Photograph of two large bronze-toned statues seated side by side in a temple pavilion with a maroon curtain behind. The figure on the left is a four-armed deity murti in an orange and green turban, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, with a blue silk skirt, purple velvet leg covering, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right is a female deity murti in a pink and red silk garment and a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like object, adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands. Both statues are heavily ornamented with jewellery and bangles. Stone pillars and a white cloth draped over the left figure are visible.2008-01-18