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A 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.

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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.2010-02-05Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16A 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.2010-02-05Two ornately decorated murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an arched gold-framed shrine niche before deep maroon velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled crown, a green bodice with layered silver-white necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange sari, a purple skirt, and heavy necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both figures. Statues are shown, not living people; the scene reads as a deity murti display during worship.2009-12-16Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a deep red velvet curtain within an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban and a green embroidered garment, holds a trident, and wears layered pearl and jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress. The figure on the right wears a yellow-gold sari with a dark crown and layered white pearl necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both. Brass lamps stand at the edges and jewelled earrings hang in front of the base. No people are present; this is a statue depiction of a deity pair.2009-12-16Two 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.2009-12-17A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03Golden murti of a deity couple seated within a gilded arch against a deep red draped curtain. The male figure wears a green and red turban topped with a crown and crescent, a sacred ash mark on the forehead, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces over green fabric. He holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument in raised hands, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over his shoulder. The female figure wears a black crown, a red and green sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus stem. Both have gold-toned faces. Incense smoke drifts across the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2009-10-15August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesGilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03December 20 20102010-12-20Two large metal murti statues of a deity couple sit in a gilded arched frame before a deep red velvet drape. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a white garment, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red sari, gold necklaces and white and red flower garlands.2014-06-19