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A gilded deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne before a red drape within an ornate golden arch. The left figure, with a tall black crown, crescent moon ornament, trident and a serpent-topped staff, wears a white-and-blue garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The right figure wears a black crown, orange and yellow silk, and a long garland of red flowers with green leaves. Fresh red and white flower garlands drape the throne base, and a row of small oil lamps sits in front.

Golden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.

Two gilded deity murti are seated on a golden throne before a turquoise satin backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, an ornate jewelled necklace, and an orange shawl, holding a trident and a sword. The figure on the right wears a purple garment, layered gold necklaces, and a crown of yellow flowers, with a red and white flower garland draped over both figures. A shivalinga-style form in the foreground is decorated with red and white flower garlands and an orange cloth. Stone pillars and orange drapery frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.

Two large silver-toned deity murti sit side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath a gold arch. The figure on the left, with a black conical crown, crescent ornament and trident, wears a blue-green garment and heavy gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange silk sari, jewelled ornaments and a long garland of red and white flowers. In the foreground a figure lies draped in orange cloth and a blue shawl, covered by garlands of red, white and green flowers, with rudraksha beads visible. The statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and emerald-green stones.

September 11 2017

July 08 2010

Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.

Golden murti statues of a male and female deity seated before a bright red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red and white turban, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and pearl necklaces. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl necklaces, earrings and a lavender sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. These are deity murtis, not living people.

A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.

November 09 2010

2010-11-09 +1 copies

Photograph of a golden-toned pair of deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against an orange draped backdrop. The left figure, with a trident and a raised hand, wears pink dhoti-style cloth, a dark patterned crown with white decorations, and a rudraksha-style necklace. The right figure wears a green sari with a red and gold blouse, pink and yellow garlands, and a crown with dark plumes. A brass shallow tray with five small green-tinted lamps sits in front. Standing statues, not living people; no physical persons are visible.

Two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch before a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a rudraksha mala and jewelled gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. Beside him a consort figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and a trident. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.