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A photograph of a pair of deity murti in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch and red curtain. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange-red crown or turban, a yellow dhoti, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a magenta sari with a green border, a gold crown, heavy necklaces and a white flower garland, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Silver oil lamps and a silver peacock-shaped lamp stand in the foreground, with a tray of offerings at right.

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July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Two golden murti of a deity couple are seated under a gilded arch with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a yellow dhoti-style garment, a jewelled crown, and a heavy ornamented chest covering with stones; he holds a golden trident and a silver ritual vessel. The female figure wears a dark crown with white plumes, a green and purple sari, layered necklaces, and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over her shoulder. Both statues are adorned with jewellery and garlands; the scene appears to be a temple darshan of deity murti. No living people are visible.2010-07-21July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a dark draped platform in a temple shrine. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a yellow garment with ornate silver-and-gem chest ornaments, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a magenta sari with green border, layered jeweled necklaces and a black crown, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. A silver oil lamp with a bird-shaped stand stands at left and a silver offering tray with roses at right. Gold-embossed arch frames the scene, with a green-and-red curtain behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped platform within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled golden chest ornament, and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold tray with offerings sits at the right edge, and a brass lamp is visible at the left. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18July 20 20102010-07-20