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A close view of a deity murti pair seated before a white draped backdrop framed by gold ornamental arch. The figure on the left, a Shiva form, has a tall black matted crown with rudraksha beads, a crescent moon ornament, a golden trident held in one hand, and a leopard-skin wrap over the body with rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. The figure on the right, a Parvati form, wears an ornate gold crown, large earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a maroon and gold sari with a green skirt. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang across both figures. Gold surfaces are painted over the faces and hands.

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June 20 20092009-06-20Close view of two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. The left figure holds a golden trident and wears a leopard-print garment, rudraksha beads and a tall rudraksha crown, with a raised hand displaying an ornate palm. The right figure wears a teal and orange sari, layered gold necklaces, jewelled earrings and a crown, holding a lotus-like ornament. A white cloth backdrop and carved stone pillar frame the scene.2009-06-20June 20 20092009-06-20A photograph of a golden-hued Shiva and Parvati murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arch with a white drape behind them. The male figure wears a tall matted crown of rudraksha beads, a leopard-print garment, layered rudraksha malas and a trident held in one hand, with a raised hand displaying a jeweled palm. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, heavy jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a lotus-like object in hand. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and a purple cloth covers the platform beneath them. A deity murti, not living people.2009-06-20Close-up photograph of two golden-faced deity murtis. The figure on the left, a male form, has long dark hair coiled high with rudraksha beads, a leopard-print garment, rudraksha malas, and a golden trident held in one raised golden hand. The figure on the right, a female form, wears a crown with gemstones, a red and gold sari with a white underskirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and silver armlets while raising a hand. Both faces have red lips and vermilion or tilak marks. The background is a pale stone architrave with white cloth draped behind.June 16 20072007-06-16 +1 copiesApril 07 20082008-04-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded murti statues of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a throne-like peetha beneath a golden arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears a tall rudraksha crown, a leopard-print garment, layered rudraksha malas and holds a trident and a gold-tipped staff. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gold necklaces, an orange and green sari and a gold waist belt, and holds a small ornamental object. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers. The carved grey stone temple wall stands behind them.2009-06-20Close view of two gilded deity murtis, a male form on the left with a dark face, crescent and rudraksha-style adornments, a trident in his raised hand, and a female form on the right wearing a tall golden crown, nose ring and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of marigolds, chrysanthemums and green leaves in red, magenta, yellow and white, with a golden arch behind and a lilac curtain. No physical people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJune 20 20092009-06-20A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated under a gilded arch in a temple sanctum. The male deity wears a tall rudraksha-beaded crown, a leopard-print garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang from his arms. The female deity wears a tiered jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, an orange-red blouse and a teal green silk skirt, holding a lotus-like stem. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2009-06-20Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures in a temple setting. The left figure has long black hair, a tiered rudraksha crown, a red tilak on the forehead, red lips, a leopard-print garment and a rudraksha mala. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, layered crystal necklaces and a gold-and-red silk garment, with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped across the shoulder. A golden trident stands at the left edge beside red flowers, and a white cloth backdrop with an ornate gold arch frames the scene.2009-06-20