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A photograph of a pair of decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple, the male figure on the left holding a trident and the female figure on the right in a pink and red sari with a crown. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and yellow and purple flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and a dark jewelled garment, and a silver kalasha-like vessel stands in front of them. A red curtain and gold-framed arch form the backdrop. Statues only; no living people are present.

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June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne-like platform, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a trident in his raised left hand, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces over a blue and red garment. Beside him, a female figure wears a blue sari, a red-gemmed necklace and a tall jewelled crown. In front, a large gold kalasha with green gem-set tips sits within yellow and magenta flower garlands. The statues are not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-30A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised platform against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a gold and maroon sari, a long braid, and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. In front stands a black lingam draped in green cloth with a silver band, sitting in a gold base with rudraksha beads and a garland of white and red flowers, along with a gold cobra hood behind it.2011-06-24A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red draped dais in front of a gold ornate arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and is adorned with a rudraksha mala, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue garment. The female figure beside him wears a blue and gold sari, a tall jewelled crown and heavy necklaces with a red stone. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden kalasha-like sculpted object with green stones sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-30Two gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side under a red curtain beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, holding a trident, wears an orange turban, a heavily jewelled collar of red, green and white stones, and a striped magenta lower garment. The figure on the right wears a magenta and teal sari, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tall jewelled crown. Both have gleaming embellished faces. In front stands a gold-plated shivalinga-style pedestal decorated with green gemstones, surrounded by red and yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2010-08-15A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.January 21 20112011-01-21Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha before a red velvet backdrop beneath a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown, yellow garment and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident in one raised hand. The female figure wears a magenta sari with green border, black braided hair with a white flower crown and heavy gold jewellery. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures, and a green-and-orange cloth-wrapped object with leaves sits in front of the seat. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21Golden statues of a deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, standing in a gold-framed shrine niche with dark velvet drapery behind them. The male figure wears a red and purple striped turban with a crescent ornament, a heavy jewelled necklace and a trident in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a magenta brocade blouse and skirt with a gold-embroidered border, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings and an ornate crown. Between them stands a cobra hood of gold with five jewelled heads above a Shiva lingam wrapped in a green and orange cloth, with a yellow marigold garland. Deity murti only; no living people are visible.2009-10-31A gilded deity murti pair, a Shiva-Parvati form, seated on a throne within an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and a yellow-and-red sari-style cloth. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and silver lamp stands flank the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2010-08-06Two golden deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a red bindi, holds a golden trident, and has a broad green sash over the shoulder and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Both are garlanded with red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A golden oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a golden pot-shaped offering sits in front of them. No people are visible.2010-09-14 +1 copiesGolden murti of a deity couple, the male figure in an orange turban with a trident and the female in a pink and teal sari, both heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands and standing beside a golden shivalinga with green gem embellishments against red drapes and a gilded arch. No living people visible.2010-08-15