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A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair framed by an ornate gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a jewelled necklace with green and red stones. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red and gold necklace, and holds a small vessel, with yellow and red flower garlands draped over both figures. Gold carved stone surrounds the scene. These are statues, not living people.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph of two gold-coloured murti statues seated side by side against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident in one raised hand and a staff in the other, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and an elaborate jewelled necklace and bangles, with a red garland draped over the shoulder. Both statues are heavily decorated with jewels and gold, set in a temple-style interior with carved stone pillars.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 06 20102010-10-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped platform within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled golden chest ornament, and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold tray with offerings sits at the right edge, and a brass lamp is visible at the left. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side under a gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a trident rests against its arm, and it is adorned with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, large earrings, multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure. Both statues have embellished gold and jewel-studded clothing, and the scene is set in a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars at the left edge.2010-11-03October 06 20102010-10-06 +1 copiesOctober 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesA golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08Close view of two gilded deity murtis. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a jeweled ornament, multi-strand jeweled necklaces and jeweled earrings, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with jeweled earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a red bindi. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17Two golden deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a red bindi, holds a golden trident, and has a broad green sash over the shoulder and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Both are garlanded with red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A golden oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a golden pot-shaped offering sits in front of them. No people are visible.2010-09-14 +1 copiesJanuary 21 20112011-01-21April 23 20122012-04-23