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Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle adorned with jeweled ornaments, a cream and gold garment, a nose ring, and layered sparkling necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated with red lips and large jeweled earrings. Between them a golden ritual object with a curved handle is visible, and garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the right edge. The scene reflects a decorated alankar display of the murtis.

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Close-up of two silver-finished deity murti figures decked in jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears a red and gold patterned turban with a crescent moon ornament and holds a small golden staff with a bird-shaped finial. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with jewelled bands, a nose ring, large paisley earrings and layered jewelled necklaces over a pink garment. Red garlands sit at the lower right edge against a dark red velvet backdrop.2009-09-03July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar, adorned with dense jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a red-and-gold garment and holds a staff; the right figure wears a dark crown with silver ornaments and holds a conch-like object. Red velvet drapes and a gold arch frame the scene, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13Two golden metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side in front of a deep red velvet drape with an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a red garment, layered jeweled necklaces and large paisley-shaped earrings, and holds a raised ritual object in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall black jeweled crown with circular red and white gemstone medallions, a purple garment, and layered gold and multicolored necklaces with paisley earrings. Red flower garlands rest at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-06-18June 08 20102010-06-08July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of two silver-and-gold deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown ornament, a red garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black-and-white crown, cream-white garments, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side, photographed close up. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban with a crown-like headdress, a deep maroon velvet garment and layered jeweled necklaces with green and red stones. The figure on the right has a red-and-gold crown, a gold silk sari with brocade border, a braid, and heavy silver-toned necklaces and bangles. The left figure holds a hand raised in a gesture, and a ceremonial lamp-like object is visible at the lower left. Both faces have red lips and forehead markings. The background is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, decorated for an alankar. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, large paisley earrings, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The female figure has an elaborate jewelled headdress, a nose ring, and a cream and gold sari with heavy stone-studded necklaces. Both raise a hand in blessing, and the male figure holds a gold staff. Red velvet drapery and garlands of yellow and red flowers frame them. Statues only, no physical people visible.2010-07-13November 27 20112011-11-27December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copies