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Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple are seated within an arched golden frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink turban and carries a trident and a small drum-shaped ritual object, with a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a pink sari with silver borders, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled headpiece, and holds a green leaf. Stone temple pillars and carved walls frame the scene.

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Photograph of a metal murti pair of Shiva and Parvati in a shrine niche framed by gilt arch and red velvet curtain. The male figure holds a trident and a ritual drum-like staff in raised hands, wears a pink turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a purple-and-teal lower garment. The female figure wears a pink sari, a large nose ring, layered gold necklaces and a white flower crown, with a green leaf in hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A small bull figure stands behind them. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Close view of two golden deity murti figures seated in a shrine before a red velvet curtain beneath an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban with a jewelled crown, red kumkum on the forehead, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered jewellery; a trident rests beside it. The figure on the right has dark hair with a white flower garland, a tiara, layered pearl necklaces and a pink garment. A small green parrot perches among the decorations, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers are visible at the lower right. No physical people are shown.2010-12-16February 20 20132013-02-20Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a multicoloured braided turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like staff; he is adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers and layered beaded necklaces. Beside him, a female deity wears a white flower crown with a jewelled headpiece, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a tan garment, holding a green-leaved stem. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2010-12-14A 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.2010-07-21Two 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.2009-06-18Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.August 23 20152015-08-23Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine niche before a deep red curtain and gold-carved arch. The male figure holds a trident and a raised ornamental hand, wears a red turban with a crown above it, a purple and gold dhoti, and a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers. The female figure wears a red sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a matching garland. A brass oil lamp with several flames stands in front of them, and the stone walls of the temple are visible at the right.2011-08-10Two gilded murti statues of a divine couple stand against a magenta velvet drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red-and-green striped turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a white-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a golden trident in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a white sari with pink-and-green jewelled necklaces, and holds a lotus-bud gesture. Both are adorned with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with a small floral offering at the base. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2013-08-03