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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis in a procession-style setting. The foremost figure has a black hair with pearl strands, a red flower, large white pearl and red-stone earrings, and a dark olive garment over a red brocade skirt with lilac beaded necklaces. Behind it stands a second murti wearing an orange turban and ornate pearl headpiece. A green parrot perches on a golden stand held by a murti, beside a golden chariot finial and yellow and red marigold garlands. The metal figures carry no visible human face or body, and the scene is warm and reddish.

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August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures, a male and a female, adorned for worship. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and red-and-gold embroidered clothing, while the female figure wears a dark green sari with a jewelled headpiece, pearl-and-gem earrings and layered necklaces. Both have painted kohl eyes and red lips. A green parrot figure rests near the male figure's shoulder, and white and red flowers and green leaves garlands surround them. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2011-08-19Close-up photograph of two gold-toned metal deity masks or murti faces with painted black eyebrows and eyes and red lips. The left figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl and red-stone decorations. The right figure wears a pearl-strung headpiece and a red-and-gold bindi-style mark on the forehead, with pearl earrings. A small green parrot figurine with a red beak sits in front of the faces, and red and white pearl and gem ornaments are visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible; the faces are statues.2011-08-08Close view of two golden metal deity murti faces framed by a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown encrusted with green, red and white stones, a yellow rose tucked at the side, and ornate filigree earrings. The murti behind wears a green and orange turban with a rudraksha-style mala draped at the side. A green leafy garland and a small brass figure of a bird on a stand sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-12-28December 22 20112011-12-22Two silver-toned metal murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown-like ornament, rudraksha beads, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green-tipped staff or rod. The figure on the right has a black hairstyle, pearl headpiece, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and a maroon garment with a pearl-and-jewel sash. The image is a photograph of deity statues, not living people.2011-07-31Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesClose view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14Close view of two metallic deity murtis dressed for worship in front of gold-orange draped fabric. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown of red, green and white stones, large pearl-style earrings, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti behind wears a green and red headcloth and red lips, and holds a green-and-gold sceptre or weapon in a raised hand. The image is a photo of statues, not people.2011-12-31September 10 20112011-09-10Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a bright red satin drapery. The male figure wears a red turban with a pearl-and-jewel brooch, a lavender-blue garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and jewelled earrings, and holds a sceptre-like staff. The female figure wears a red and gold crown, a green embroidered sari with a pearl necklace and long pearl strands, a nose ring and red-painted lips, with white flower garlands draped over both figures. Red roses and foliage fill the lower frame. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-23