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A photograph of two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side on a golden throne before a deep red curtain, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-green embellished necklace; it raises a hand in blessing and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red sari with a gold border, holding a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flowers. A gold plate of offerings sits in the foreground with green leaves and a small green parrot-shaped ornament near the top. These are statues, not living people.

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October 11 20102010-10-11August 15 20102010-08-15Two golden murti figures seated side by side on a raised throne against a red drape and a gilded arch, framed by a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban, silver-and-gold necklaces, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and ornamental implements; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a colourful beaded headpiece, a red-and-orange sari and a tall staff. Garlands drape the throne and a decorated kalasha-like base sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2019-01-08 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A gilded metal or polished murti pair seated before a deep red curtain within an ornate golden arch. The male deity wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one raised hand and a bejewelled gold-and-green necklace, while the female deity wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl-and-stone necklaces and a purple and orange sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a silver tray with small lamps and a red offering sits in front.2010-09-15October 12 20112011-10-12A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne before a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall orange-red crown, a red garment, layered white jewelled necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and white crown with jewelled ornaments, a white sari, layered pearl and diamond necklaces and bangles, holding a lotus-like object. Below them sits a golden kalasha with green leaves and red and yellow flower garlands draped over the throne. The image is a statue, not physical people.2010-07-13Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti pair, a male figure with a red and orange turban and a female figure wearing a tall crown, both draped in green and red garments and layered garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the arched gold frame, and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits on a gold pedestal before the murti. A small figure in white and red garments sits at the base, seemingly in front of the altar.2010-10-11Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The left figure wears a pink and red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object; the right figure wears a tall gold crown and holds a flower-like object. Both are heavily adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and multicoloured flower garlands with green, yellow and purple blooms. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges and a decorated kalasha-style vessel sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05June 09 20092009-06-09October 11 20102010-10-11