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Two golden deity murtis stand before a green curtain with gold flecks, framed by an ornate gold arch. The left murti wears a red turban, rudraksha-style brown beaded necklace, layered silver and jewelled garlands, and holds a golden trident (trishul) in one hand. The right murti wears a crown with red and white adornments, a green sari edged with gold, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a small ritual object. Both have large decorative earrings and red bindi markings.

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Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06October 01 20112011-10-01A golden deity murti of Shiva with a consort, decorated for darshan. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a trident held in one hand, set in front of green curtains with gold motifs. Beside him a female murti wears a black crown, a maroon and gold sari and marigold garlands, with yellow and red flower garlands draped across the figures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-09Two metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure, with a red-and-orange turban, a tall crown, a red-and-gold patterned garment, and a trident held in one raised hand, is a deity murti. Beside it, the female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered beaded and gold necklaces, an orange and red sari, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Ornate jeweled details and a vajra-like ornament decorate the metal hands.2014-08-21Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28March 06 20132013-03-06Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10October 25 20122012-10-25May 03 20132013-05-03August 24 20162016-08-24Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban-style crown and a trident-like staff, wears a teal and gold garment, layered red and green garlands, and a large red-stoned pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and decorative metalwork.2012-04-01A photograph of two metal deity murti in a temple shrine against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather fan and red and green jewel inlay, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a crescent ornament at the crown, a red tilak, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, nose ring and a gold-bordered veil, with a teal and pink sari and red flower garlands around the neck. A gold kalasha-style ornament and a brass lamp stand are at the edges. No living people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copies