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Close photograph of a gilded Shiva and Parvati murti pair seated together on a throne against a golden arch and marigold garlands. The male form wears a matted brown jata crown with rudraksha beads, a crescent moon, a third eye, a leopard-print cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces, and holds a trident. The female form wears an orange and gold brocade sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a jewelled headpiece.

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March 19 20082008-03-19 +1 copiesGilded murti of a seated deity couple at night, shown as a photograph. The male form has long black hair with a tall rudraksha-bead crown, a white tripundra on the forehead, a trident and a damaru-like staff, and wears a leopard-print garment with an orange-red lower cloth and rudraksha malas. The female form wears a red and gold sari, a pearl necklace and gold jewellery, a jeweled crown and a kumkum mark. Behind them is a pale stone wall. No living people are visible apart from a partial white-clad figure at the bottom edge.Two 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.2009-06-202007-LITTLE-ANANDHAS1999-01-01 +2 copies2007-LITTLE-ANANDHAS1999-01-01 +2 copiesGilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a lime-green backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like hand drum or staff, with a heavy jeweled necklace, rudraksha-like beaded garlands and a blue cloth at the base. The female figure wears an orange-red silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a jeweled headpiece, holding a small ceremonial object. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang at both sides and marigold-yellow garlands drape over the arch. No living people are visible; this is a photograph of decorated murti statues.2009-06-28A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated on a decorated stage, framed by a gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a rudraksha-style dark garland, holds a golden trident, and has a crown-like finial above him. The female figure wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery and a dark headdress. Both are draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a large orange and gold cloth drape behind them and a flower-decorated altar in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-03-22Golden metal murti of a seated Shiva-form deity beside a consort murti, shown during alankaram. The male figure has long black hair with a rudraksha-bead crown, a leopard-print shawl over the chest, layered rudraksha malas, a vibhuti line on the forehead, and an orange-saffron dhoti, holding a trident. The female murti wears a red blouse, white pleated silk sari with red and gold borders, layered white pearl and gold necklaces, and an ornate jewelled crown. Both figures sit on a golden peetha throne against a stone temple wall with a white cloth behind them.Two golden metal deity murtis with glossy painted faces and red lips stand side by side against a pale cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a tall rudraksha-bead crown with a crescent moon ornament, a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead, and a leopard-print garment with rudraksha malas. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a bejewelled collar and multiple crystal-studded necklaces over a golden-orange garment. Red and yellow flower garlands and a golden trident-like object appear at the edges.2009-06-20April 27 20122012-04-27Photograph of two gilded murti statues of a deity pair seated side by side in a temple alcove. The figure on the left has long dark hair piled high with rudraksha beads, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and wears a leopard-print lower garment with rudraksha malas across the chest. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and earrings, and wears a red silk blouse with silver sequin embellishments and a cream skirt. Both faces are polished gold with red lips and a bindi. Behind them stands a gilded flame-like backdrop, and a faint orange cloth is visible at the lower left.June 20 20092009-06-20