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A metal murti of Shiva seated with Parvati on his lap against a white draped backdrop. The deity has a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, a green bodice, and an ornate pearl-and-gem necklace. He holds a damaru drum in one hand and shows abhaya mudra with another. Parvati wears a red and silver sari, a jewelled crown, and pearl strands, and sits on his left thigh. Yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and a blue checked dhoti with gold border covers Shiva's legs. Statues only, no living people present.

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July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesA bronze-finished statue of a deity couple seated together on a carved pedestal against a white draped backdrop, set on an orange cloth. The male figure wears a tall jewelled crown with orange cloth beneath, a green embroidered blouse, a blue checked dhoti with gold border, large circular earrings and a pearl and gem necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum and a hand raised in blessing. The female figure wears a smaller jewelled crown, a red and gold silk sari with pearl strands, and sits on his left thigh with an arm around his shoulder. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands drape both figures. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-12-25A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The male figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a white and red cloth tied around it, a bejewelled multi-strand necklace, white and orange garments, and holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands. The female figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red blouse with silver trim, a green skirt, and a long multi-strand necklace, with one hand raised in a gesture. Yellow flower garlands lie in the foreground, and a white cloth backdrop with stone architecture frames the scene. +1 copiesJuly 20 20132013-07-20May 17 20152015-05-17A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a pale green draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arches. The male deity wears a golden crown, a red and maroon headcloth with a tilak mark, and a tiger-skin patterned garment with a jewelled necklace; he holds a trident and a damaru drum. The female deity wears a golden crown, a green sari with gold border, and a red and gold necklace with jewelled ornaments. Both have bright eyes and elaborate earrings.2015-05-08Two metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28Two metal utsava murti deities stand side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a crown and ornate red and green jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a silver-embellished hand, and has a rudraksha-like adornment; the female deity wears a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a pink-red silk sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with purple and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with stone walls above.2012-04-07December 16 20092009-12-16Two metal murti figures are seated side by side under an orange draped canopy in a temple shrine. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident-like weapon raised in one hand, wears a teal garment with a pink cloth below and is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a white pearl necklace and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and holds a trident beside a gilded arch. Both are adorned with heavy jewelry and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of deity murtis decorated for worship.2011-01-31A photograph of two golden murti statues of deities, decorated for worship. The figure on the left holds a trident and a gold vessel, wears a red-and-orange turban and a jewelled crown, and is adorned with a multi-strand necklace, flower garlands in yellow and red, and a mantle with green-and-red borders. The figure on the right has a tall jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and holds a lotus-stem gesture while wearing yellow and purple flower garlands. A red backdrop and ornate gold arch frame the statues.2011-02-08September 19 20142014-09-19