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Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti faces adorned with a jewelled golden crown, red and gold nose ornaments, red-painted lips and dark eyes, with jewelled earrings and a beaded collar. A golden trident-like staff with an orange cloth rises at left, and orange-red fabric and white jasmine garlands fill the background. Pink flowers appear at lower right. The foreground figure's face is partly cropped. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gleaming metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with red roses, yellow flowers, pearl garlands and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold ornaments, a nose ring and a pearl necklace, with a red-lipped face and painted eyes. The figure on the left wears a black headdress with a red and white forehead mark and holds a green and gold scepter-like object. Background glows orange. No physical people are visible.2011-11-21Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a goddess figure with a polished gold face, arched brows, a red bindi and a red-tipped lips, wearing an ornate gold crown studded with red and white stones. She has large jewelled earrings with green and red inlay, a nose ring, and a heavy layered necklace of red, green and white gems and pearls. Beside her, a cluster of red roses is arranged at the right edge, and a gold ornamental vessel appears at the left. Red drapery forms the background.2010-09-22September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti face on a procession figure, with a jewelled crown, red-and-white kumkum on the forehead, a nose ring with red stones, and large ornate jewelled earrings with red and white stones. A gold necklace with red and green gems sits below, framed by white and yellow flower garlands against a red backdrop.2009-02-16October 13 20112011-10-13June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gleaming gold-plated murti figures of a deity couple, lit warmly against a wooden backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban-like cloth with a jewelled brooch, gold earrings and a silver-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a jewelled gold crown with a central red-stoned ornament, a gold nose ring, pearl and bead necklaces, and an orange-marigold garland drapes over the shoulder. Both faces have red lips, dark kohl-lined eyes and red forehead marks.Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips, arched eyebrows and a jewelled headdress with red and green stones, a black hair crown, and white jasmine garlands draped at the shoulders. Behind it, a second gilded figure in an orange-red headdress and a rich gold textile backdrop with bokeh lights. A green and gold carved hand gesture is visible near the centre, and pearl and bead necklaces hang at the chest. Pink and magenta flowers appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2011-11-25