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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a temple setting. The left figure wears a maroon turban with a crescent moon ornament and a red-and-white jewelled chest garment, holding a trident. The right figure wears a golden crown and a green silk sari with ornate red and gold jewellery, with a hand raised in blessing. Both are gold-toned metal faces framed by a large arched backdrop covered in mirror work and colourful jewelled embellishments. No physical people are visible.

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June 07 20102010-06-07Golden utsava murtis of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled belt, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The Parvati figure wears a green and maroon sari with gold jewellery, earrings and a jewelled crown, and both figures are garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. This is a photograph of deity murti, not living people.2009-06-29Close view of two large golden deity murti statues on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a crescent ornament, a red garment, jewelled gold necklaces and paisley earrings, and holds a trident in one hand, with a yellow and purple flower garland at its side. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari and a jewelled crown-like headdress with layered gold and gem necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated. Garlands of marigold and leaves frame the lower edge of the image.2009-08-17Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27June 18 20092009-06-18Close-up photograph of two golden murti figures of deities seated before a magenta silk backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery and holds a gold trident and a small gold vessel. The right figure wears a tall crowned headdress, a green sari-style garment with gold ornaments and a green-and-gold embellished arch behind. Both murti have painted eyes and bindi marks.2011-02-08Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29May 29 20132013-05-29April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before an ornate arched backdrop studded with green, red and white jewel-like decorations. The left figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over a tall crown, holds a golden trident (trishula) and has a crescent-moon emblem on the headdress; a golden bull (nandi) figure is visible at the lower left. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red garments, layered gold necklaces and armlets, and holds a golden object in one hand. Both faces are gold with green eyes and red tilak marks. Warm lamp light and a bright background accent the scene. No people are visible.2016-05-03April 24 20132013-04-24March 13 20202020-03-13