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Two decorated murti figures sit side by side on a deep red cloth backdrop framed with gold trim. The figure on the left wears a tall pink jewelled crown, a red garment, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a matching jewelled crown, a purple garment with gold ornaments, and raises one hand in a gesture. Both are adorned with marigold and rose garlands draped over their shoulders. The setting suggests a darshan display of deity figures.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Two golden metal murti statues are seated side by side in a gilded arch before a dark red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red garments, layered beaded necklaces and a jeweled armband, and holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown decorated with red and gold medallions, a pink and purple sari, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Both are draped with red flower garlands. These are deity statues, not living people.2009-06-18June 18 20092009-06-18Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and a jewelled open hand, wears a tall black-and-gold crown, a red garland, rudraksha-style beads and an orange garment. The figure on the right wears a silver-and-red crown, a white flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and an orange dress, and holds a small green-tipped staff. These are statues, not physical people.2013-01-12Golden statues of a deity pair seated against a red velvet drape within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crest, a red and gold garment, layered gem necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand, with a garland of yellow, pink and purple flowers draped down. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-brown garment, layered necklaces and earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture, also with a flower garland. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2010-08-04July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side under a gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a trident rests against its arm, and it is adorned with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, large earrings, multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure. Both statues have embellished gold and jewel-studded clothing, and the scene is set in a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars at the left edge.2010-11-03Two golden murti statues of deities stand against a red draped backdrop with gold ornate frame. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban with a crown ornament, a red-and-gold-garlanded gold body, a rudraksha-style mala and large jewelled necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown with red accents, a gold jewelled necklace and bangles, holding a gold ceremonial object, adorned with pink and yellow flower garlands. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure.2012-04-14