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Two gilded deity murtis stand together on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop beneath a stone ceiling. The male figure wears a blue and red turban, a blue and red shawl, and a red dhoti with gold border; he holds a trident and a ceremonial staff with a cobra-topped finial and makes a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a crown-like headdress, an orange blouse and a pink skirt with gold border, and is adorned with layered silver-toned necklaces. Both are decked in jewelled ornaments and bangles. No living people are visible.

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Two life-size metal deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side against a red velvet backdrop in a stone-walled space. The male figure holds a damaru drum in one raised hand and a golden trident in the other, wearing a blue and red turban and draped in blue and red silk with gold borders over a white lower garment. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk skirt, a jewelled crown and heavy silver necklaces, with one hand raised. Both have silver-toned bangles and anklets. The figures are decorative statues, not physical people, so no people are present.2007-08-26Two large metallic deity murti statues seated side by side on a green silk-draped platform before a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, an orange and pink garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident in one hand with a small drum-like object in another while the other hand forms a mudra. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress with red and white jewels, a copper-gold sari with matching jewellery, and holds a staff-like object. Ornate gold and silver decoration surrounds them. These are statues, not living people.2013-02-21September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures seated side by side in a golden arched niche. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban, a pink dhoti and blue silk drape, holds a golden trident and is draped in long garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a crown with a red tilak, a purple blouse, a blue skirt with gold border, layered gold necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Ornate gold arch behind them, carved stone pillar at right.2008-12-28Two gilded deity murti statues stand side by side in a temple setting against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure holds a trident and a ceremonial mace-like staff topped with a cobra hood and wears a blue and red sash, a jewelled necklace and a patterned turban. The female figure wears an elaborate crown, layered silver-jewelled necklaces and an orange and pink sari, and holds an object in her hand. Both statues are decorated with sparkling ornaments and bangles, and the stone ceiling and pillar edges are visible above. No living people are shown.2007-08-26A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped throne under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a trident-shaped staff rests against him, and he is adorned with jeweled silver-embellished garments, rudraksha-style beads and a jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue embroidered sari, a tall jeweled crown and a red pendant necklace, and holds a small green-leafed stem. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp with a lotus-like base stands at the left edge, and a brass vessel with flowers appears at the right. The scene is deity murti decoration, not living people.2010-11-09A gilded processional murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side under an ornate golden arch. Shiva holds a trident and wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban, a silver-jewelled chest ornament and a pink and blue cloth; Parvati wears a purple and blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers. The figures appear to be ceremonial deity statues rather than living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2008-12-282007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIPhotograph of a processional murti pair on a decorated platform in front of a dark backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure, golden-bronze in colour, wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban, a pink upper cloth, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a golden trident. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a purple and blue silk blouse and skirt with gold borders, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and deep red flowers, with a dark blue silk cloth below.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a gilded statue pair seated on a throne-like seat before a red velvet curtain under an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a striped orange and purple turban, a red top, a white dhoti, layered gold necklaces and a trident in his raised left hand. The female figure wears an orange sari with a green and red border, gold jewellery, a black and gold headdress and holds a small kalasha-like object. Both wear fresh garlands of pink, yellow and purple flowers and sit on a teal draped platform; this is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-06-15June 17 20162016-06-17