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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated in an ornate golden arch decorated with striped garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow, purple and green. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, gold jewellery and holds a trident and a gold-tipped staff; the right figure wears a green and gold sari with a jewelled crown, a white flower garland and a golden staff. Both sit above a silver-embossed seat with cobra-hood motifs, a pink and magenta cloth, and a Shivalinga-like base with vertical gold pieces in front. Orange drapery hangs behind. No physical people are visible.

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December 10 20132013-12-10Photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne-like seat, decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green arranged in arches behind them. Shiva holds a trident and an upraised hand, wearing a maroon turban with a gold crown and ornate gold and jewelled necklaces. Parvati wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a gold crown and jewelled blue-and-white ornaments. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a small offering lies at the base. No physical people are visible.2016-12-16Golden metal murti of a seated divine couple before a magenta velvet drape within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, blue garment with red-brown beaded necklaces and a sparkling blue-jewelled pendant, holds a trident and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a golden crown, green-and-white jewelled necklace, mustard-gold sari and red-brown beaded chain. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses and wear large decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-07-30April 14 20122012-04-14Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a small ritual object in one hand with the other raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, pearl and bead necklaces and large earrings. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel, also draped in flower garlands, with a gold bulbous base. Golden drapery and ornate gilded panels frame the scene. No living people are visible.2013-11-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated in a temple niche under a multicoloured floral arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and green. The male figure has gold skin tones, a maroon turban with a round brooch, a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a blue and gold sari, a gold crown, and jewelled ornaments, with orange marigold garlands draped across her. Below them sits a gold lingam-like base with a rudraksha mala and a small maroon cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-16A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31December 10 20162016-12-10Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a golden arched shrine niche against a deep maroon curtain, with orange drapes at the sides. The male figure wears an orange turban and ornate crown, a rudraksha-style layered necklace, green garment and gold-coloured dhoti, holding a trident and a small staff. The female figure wears a dark crown, green sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2009-12-17December 26 20102010-12-26August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16