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A photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues seated side by side against a magenta silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban with a jeweled crown ornament, holds a golden trident and a small golden vessel, and has a multi-strand jeweled necklace. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a tall ornate jeweled crown, a green silk blouse with a silver-embroidered border, and a jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with marigold and green leaf garlands with red and purple flowers.

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Close-up photograph of two golden murti figures of deities seated before a magenta silk backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery and holds a gold trident and a small gold vessel. The right figure wears a tall crowned headdress, a green sari-style garment with gold ornaments and a green-and-gold embellished arch behind. Both murti have painted eyes and bindi marks.2011-02-08A photograph of two golden murti statues of deities, decorated for worship. The figure on the left holds a trident and a gold vessel, wears a red-and-orange turban and a jewelled crown, and is adorned with a multi-strand necklace, flower garlands in yellow and red, and a mantle with green-and-red borders. The figure on the right has a tall jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and holds a lotus-stem gesture while wearing yellow and purple flower garlands. A red backdrop and ornate gold arch frame the statues.2011-02-08Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side against a magenta silk backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headpiece, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chest ornament, holding a trident and a small ceremonial implement in its raised hands. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate gold crown, green silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus stem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves.2011-02-08September 19 20142014-09-19Two gilded deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side under a gold-brocade canopy. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the right figure wears a tall conical crown and a magenta garment. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves, and wear layered jeweled necklaces. A gold ornamental fan or umbrella rises behind them, and a brass tray with small offerings sits at lower right. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-01-31Photo of a pair of silver-and-gold metal deity murti set in a niche against a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl, an elaborate gold crown with peacock feathers, a silver trident and a small drum-like instrument in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a red fan-shaped headdress with gold crown, and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A green bird perches beside them.2011-08-31Two large metallic deity murti seated side by side under a floral backdrop of yellow, purple, red and white garlands. The figure on the left, in a red turban and red garment, holds a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, wearing rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and a crown with a crescent. The figure on the right, in a pink sari with a gold-and-silver crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, raises one hand in blessing. Ornate jewellery and a lit lamp arrangement appear in the foreground.2010-12-26 +1 copiesJanuary 25 20132013-01-25Two gilded deity murti stand side by side against red velvet drapes beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a pink turban, a teal garment and a rich jewelled collar, holds a golden trident and a mace, and is garlanded with yellow, purple and green flowers. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a crown-like headpiece, a pink sari, layered gold necklaces and yellow and purple flower garlands, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Both are statues, not people, and the scene reads as a temple shrine display.2010-12-16A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a gold and gemstone crown ornament, rudraksha mala beads and layered necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. Both wear yellow and purple flower garlands and gold earrings. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures, and a golden shield-like plate sits in the foreground.2010-09-07Two gilded murti statues of deities are seated side by side against a magenta cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti-like cloth, a tall jewelled crown with a peacock-feather plume, silver necklaces, and holds a silver trident and a damaru drum. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled headdress with a red fan, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands and a white flower offering rests at the base. No living people are visible.2011-08-31July 20 20102010-07-20