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Photograph of a gilded metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a pink satin-draped platform before a teal backdrop and ornate gold arch. The male deity wears an orange turban, carries a golden trident and wears heavy jewelled necklaces and an embellished armlet; the female deity wears a green sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and holds a small ornament in one hand. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. No living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised golden throne against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, an elaborate jeweled breastplate with red and green stones, and holds a golden staff with a jeweled hand-shaped finial, dressed in white with a striped border. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces, bangles and a teal sari with a gold zari border, holding a trident-like golden staff with a flame motif. Both are garlanded with red and white flower strands.2009-06-04November 09 20102010-11-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30Photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine inside a gilded arch with a red velvet backdrop. Two large metallic deity murtis stand above: a male figure with a red turban, crown, trident and yellow dhoti, and a female figure in a magenta and green sari, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Between them sits a dark-faced deity murti wearing a green-and-red cloth turban with a golden crown. Before the altar, a small white marble figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits with hands raised, surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots and offering bowls on a white cloth. No living people are visible.2010-07-21 +1 copiesTwo gilded murti statues of deities sit side by side on a blue draped platform, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark blue velvet vest with a gold-trimmed sash, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a green silk skirt with an orange border, layered jewelled necklaces and an elaborate jewelled crown, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have ornate jewelled crowns and gold-toned faces. Behind them hangs a maroon curtain under a stone ledge. No living people are visible.2007-12-22November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesA gilded murti of a seated deity pair inside an ornate golden arch with a red velvet backdrop, dressed in gold garments and diamond-style jewelry, with a multicoloured turban-like crown on the male figure. Both figures hold ceremonial objects and have layered garlands of yellow, red and white flowers draped down their sides. In front, a large golden shivalinga-shaped form stands on a gold base, adorned with flower garlands and a jeweled ornament at its base. Teal and gold silk drapes fall around the figures. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17Golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised golden throne within an ornate gilded arch against red drapes. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, silver jewellery and a garland; the figure on the right wears a white silk sari and silver ornaments. In front, a gleaming golden lingam sits on a golden yoni base, draped with yellow and red flower garlands. Tall brass lamps stand at either side and the scene is lit warmly.2010-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a multicoloured braided turban, a trident in one hand, a layered jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and sits on a golden satin cloth with a striped lower garment. The female figure beside him wears a brown shawl, a white flower garland in her hair, and multiple gold and jewelled necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the base, and an ornate golden seat or peetha holds a kalasha-like offering with an orange cloth. These are statues, not living people. The image is not a depiction of a person.2010-12-14A photograph of two deity murtis dressed and decorated for alankaram in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange silk garment with a green and gold border, a silver-studded crown and a silver necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jeweled crown, silver ornaments and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are framed by long white jasmine garlands and red flower strands. Between them stands a black and white striped shivalinga-like object before a gold pedestal, surrounded by flowers. The deities are statues, not living people.September 07 20112011-09-07June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copies