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Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.

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Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair, Shiva and Parvati, seated on a decorated altar against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold-ornamented arch. The male murti wears an orange turban, a trident (trishula) in one hand, a serpent figure on the upper left, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red garlands. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, red garlands with green leaves and a red sari. Brass lamps with flame-like finials sit in the foreground beside a hand holding the altar's edge. No physical people are the subjects; these are statues.2011-11-11August 09 20112011-08-09June 24 20112011-06-24Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side against a turquoise satin drape with water droplet pattern, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over a tall ornate crown, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, with layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right, with a dark pointed headdress, wears a rust and gold sari-style garment, a red and white flower garland and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. Their faces are painted with dark eyes and red lips. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-19April 29 20132013-04-29Two gilded metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side against a turquoise satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and saffron-orange and yellow garments, holds a trident and a small drum-like staff, and wears layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, red and orange silk sari draped over the shoulder, and heavy jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. A brass kalasha and a small green parrot appear in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-05-13October 13 20112011-10-13August 18 20112011-08-18May 02 20132013-05-02A gilded metal murti of a deity pair stands in a golden arched shrine niche against a turquoise satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari, jewelled crown and heavy garlands. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands, and a decorated brass tray with green offerings sits at the base. The setting suggests a temple paduka puja, with no living people visible.2011-08-18Photograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a turquoise satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and layered jewelled garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple silk sari with gold border, and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments, and a decorated jewelled arch with green gem inlays hangs in front of them. No physical people are visible.2011-08-20