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A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. These are statues, not living people.

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A golden metal deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban topped with a crown and crescent, a trident in one hand and a damaru or similar ceremonial object raised in the other, with a gold garland and bead necklaces. The female figure wears a black headdress, a green and white saree with gold jewellery and multiple beaded necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands.2010-02-05A photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues seated side by side in a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a crown with a crescent, layered jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like ritual object with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and white sari, jeweled necklaces and earrings, and holds a lotus-like hand gesture with a flower garland. Both figures have gold-toned faces. No living people are visible.2010-02-05A photograph of two gilded deity murti standing before a deep red velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crown-like headdress and crescent ornament, a green garment, and layered jeweled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual staff. The figure on the right wears an orange and green sari, a dark swept-up hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, and a red and yellow flower garland. Both figures are richly adorned with silver-toned jewelry and bright gemstone details. No living people are visible.2009-12-17September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesOctober 14 20102010-10-14A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument, and is adorned with layered green and gold garlands and beaded necklaces. The seated figure on the right wears a green and gold sari-style dress and a dark headdress with heavy jewellery. Both wear yellow and orange drapery. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang around them and a bouquet sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and deep red curtains fill the background.2009-12-17August 01 20102010-08-01Two 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.June 15 20092009-06-15A pair of golden metal murti statues stand in a stone-pillared shrine before a deep red velvet curtain. The taller figure has four arms, wears a green and red turban with a vertical tilak, ornate silver necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The companion figure wears an orange-gold sari, a tall ornamented crown, layered jewellery and a garland of yellow and white flowers, with one hand raised in blessing. Both are adorned with marigold and jasmine garlands. The outline is a deity murti pair rather than living people.2007-08-26Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17