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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of deity figures seated before an orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a multi-armed form holding a golden trident, wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a large jeweled pendant, a white bead garland with blue accents, and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, layered pearl-white necklaces, and a lavish red rose and yellow marigold garland. A small green parrot perches near the central figure's hand. Bright red, pink and yellow flowers are arranged around the statues. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.

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January 25 20132013-01-25Golden 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.2011-12-28Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side before a glowing orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and makes a raised gesture with the other, wearing a red and gold turban-style crown, a ruby-red forehead ornament, layered white flower and pearl garlands, and a red-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a white jasmine crown with a tiara, ornate jewelled gold necklaces, and a magenta-purple silk garment, with pink and white flower garlands draped across both figures. The statues are decorated for worship with fresh flower garlands and gold jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-09-16September 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18Two gilded deity murti stand against a vivid orange silk backdrop with a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large paisley earrings, a white and blue beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and raises a golden hand while holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold and multicoloured jewelled crown, green and gold brocade garments, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is garlanded with red roses. Marigold and green leaf offerings sit at the base. These are statues, not people.2013-09-19Two 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.2012-04-01Golden murti pair of a deity form and a goddess seated before a red curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a red turban, a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red tilak, rudraksha mala and a jewelled blue-and-gold garment, and holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, a red pendant and a blue garment, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang on both figures. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform before a deep red curtain, beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold ornament, holds a golden trident, and has a bright red mouth and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a rich red and gold garment with layered beaded necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents. A gold kalasha-style lamp stands at the right edge beside carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-11-03A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a golden crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and a rudraksha-style beaded collar. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, large jeweled earrings, a white and gold necklace, and a yellow and red flower garland, with an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Statues only, no physical people present.2016-09-11Close view of two metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine against an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru drum, wears a red turban with a white pearl garland, a blue lower garment and red rose garlands. The figure on the right, with a red crown and pearl necklaces, holds a ceremonial staff. Both are adorned with red roses, gold ornaments and bangles, and a gold-framed arch stands behind them.2013-06-22 +1 copiesSeptember 20 20132013-09-20