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Photograph of a dark stone deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned for Mahashivaratri alankaram. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a crown-like ornament, a red and gold garment, a tall jewelled necklace, and holds a damaru drum in an upraised hand. The companion figure on the right wears a blue draped sari, a silver crown, and layered white jasmine and red and orange flower garlands. Both are set before a silver-edged shrine backdrop with a maroon brocade panel. No physical people are visible.

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Two black stone deity murtis seated side by side before a gold-toned metal backdrop with curtains. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a red and gold garment, a large ornate necklace with a red pendant and a peacock motif, and holds a conch-like object and a flower. The figure on the right wears a blue and pink silk sari, layered gold necklaces and a jeweled headpiece, and holds a lotus-like flower and a staff. Red flowers and white blossoms decorate the murtis.2022-02-20Close view of two black stone deity murtis on an altar decorated for Mahashivaratri abhishekam and alankaram. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a red silk shawl, a jeweled necklace with blue and green stones, and a red-backed ornamental collar, with a white jasmine garland. The right figure, with a dark bun and gold headpiece, wears a blue garment, gold necklaces and a garland of red roses, marigolds and white jasmine. A metal damaru drum is visible at upper left, and the backdrop is a maroon embroidered cloth with gold motifs and silver repoussé panels. No people are visible.2022-03-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/20/20222022-02-20Photograph of two black stone murti of deities, a male figure on the left in a red and gold turban and red embroidered garment with a large jewelled necklace and a raised hand holding a snake, and a female figure on the right in a blue and pink silk sari with gold jewellery and a flower in her hair. Pink flowers are held in their hands, and a golden embossed backdrop stands behind them. No people are visible.2022-02-20KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/27/20222022-03-27Two large dark-stone deity murti sit side by side on a raised platform before an ornate silver-toned backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold dhoti with a blue-and-gold border, a red turban, and a heavy red-and-white jewelled necklace, holding lotus-like flowers. The figure on the right wears a blue sari with a magenta-and-gold border, a jewelled crown and garlanded ornaments with pink flowers. Smaller brass figurines stand at the base, one in gold and red, another in a purple garment with a floral garland, and a small figure in pink and green at the right. A golden curtain hangs to the side. No physical people are visible.2022-02-20KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/1/20222022-03-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/27/20222022-03-27KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/27/20222022-03-27A photograph of two black stone murti figures of deities displayed in a shrine against a gold-toned metal backdrop with embossed floral relief panels. The male figure on the left wears a yellow and cream turban with a jeweled crown, a maroon garment with ornate gold and white embroidery, and a gold-and-blue jeweled necklace, and holds a snake-like staff and a red flower. The female figure on the right wears a red and orange sari, heavy gold and jeweled necklaces and earrings, and holds a red flower and a lotus-like object. Both figures have white flower garlands on their arms. No living people are visible.2022-01-16KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/16/20222022-01-16Two black stone or metal deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne within an ornate gilded arch. The murti on the left wears a yellow turban with a silver crescent and a trident is raised beside it; it is draped in a red and gold embroidered garment with a gold-and-white necklace. The murti on the right wears a gold crown, a pink and gold sari-style garment with blue lower drapery, and holds a gold staff. Both are adorned with long garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with green-and-red striped borders, and gold-plated bands cover the sides of the throne. Blue cloth lies across the seat. This is a statue, not a person.2021-11-15