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Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair sit before a turquoise draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange turban-style headwrap and orange shawl, a jeweled crown-like headpiece, ornate necklaces and a long red-and-white flower garland, and holds a damaru-like drum in one raised hand while the other hand is open. The right figure wears a dark crown, jeweled earrings, a purple and gold sari, layered gem necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The statues are decorated for temple paduka puja, with water droplets visible on the backdrop. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

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June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesAugust 09 20112011-08-09A 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.2011-11-11Two 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.2011-08-19Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13Golden 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.2011-08-08A photograph of two metallic deity murtis seated side by side against a blue satin backdrop with an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban and saffron-orange drape, red garland of roses and white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and a trident-like staff with a snake motif in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a dark blue-black crown, a maroon garment, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with floral garlands and ornamental jewellery.2011-08-03August 10 20112011-08-10Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29Two large metal murti figures of a deity pair are seated side by side against a gold brocade curtain framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a trident in one raised hand, a brown garment and layered beaded and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled gold crown, a blue garment with gold border, red flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm, and a long jeweled necklace. Both are decorated with colorful gemstone ornaments.2013-06-15 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murtis stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces and a red and white rose garland, and holds a trident and a raised hand with jeweled palm. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a nose ring, a gold necklace set and a rose garland, and holds a lotus stem. Green leaves are tucked among the garlands. Both are deity murti rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2011-08-17September 24 20112011-09-24