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Golden murti images of a deity pair seated before a flower-decorated arch framed in ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, jeweled silver-and-gold armour, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a heavy necklace. Red satin drapes cover the seat, garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers surround them, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A ceremonial brass vessel and a golden ritual implement sit in front. These are statues, not living people.

A gilded deity murti seated in a shrine adorned with garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, holds a trident, and wears a jewelled silver-and-gold bodice with ornate necklaces; a veena rests against its shoulder. Beside it sits a second gilded figure in a crown with a jewelled necklace, holding a staff-like object. A brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands in the foreground against red silk drapery. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded Shiva-Parvati murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like seat within an ornate golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a gold staff, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads; the right figure wears a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and red-and-white flower garlands with yellow marigolds are draped over both figures. The deity murti are decorated with bright jewellery and gold ornaments.

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Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.

Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.

Two large golden-faced murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an orange garment, holding a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange garment with silver jewellery, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on a raised hand. Both are richly adorned with silver and gem-studded ornaments. Statues only; no physical people are visible.

Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity form wears a red and pink turban, a trident in one hand and a ceremonial staff, with a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces; the female form wears a crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a gold-decorated object appears at the lower right. The figures are statues, not living people, so no people are counted.

A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by red velvet drapes. Shiva wears a red and gold crown and a red turban-style headpiece, a trident is held in one hand and the other hand is raised in blessing. Parvati wears a golden crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and layered jewellery. In front is a jewelled Shivalinga draped with flower garlands, with a small figure in the foreground. Elaborate jewelled decorations surround the base of the deity.

A golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff. The female figure wears a conical jeweled crown, a blue silk garment and layered gold and gem necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a small green parrot perches near the female figure's hand. No living people are visible.