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Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavily embellished crystal-studded garment, and holds a golden ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold nose ring, and a purple and orange silk sari with layered gem necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang at the right edge.

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Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26July 08 20102010-07-08July 20 20102010-07-20Close photo of two golden metal murti statues decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crest, a jewelled earring, a blue garment and a jewelled necklace, and rests one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled bands, a nose ring, earrings and layered gem necklaces. Red drapery and yellow marigold garlands fill the background. Statues only, no living people are visible.2010-07-08July 20 20102010-07-20May 13 20132013-05-13Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesClose view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a golden shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and green turban, heavy beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff in one hand. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange-pink sari, layered gem necklaces and large earrings. Both have painted forehead markings and red lips. Gold ornamental detailing surrounds the scene.2013-06-12