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Two golden metal deity murtis, with faces and hands gilded, are displayed in close view against a warm brown draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a teal blue garment with jeweled necklaces, and raises a gold hand holding a curved sword. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments and a green garment, adorned with a thick red flower garland and layered jeweled necklaces. A gold hand is raised in blessing. Both murtis are decorated with ornate jewelry and garlands.

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February 20 20112011-02-20Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a copper-brown draped backdrop with an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a blue garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a curved sword in one hand while a gold hand gestures beside it. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a green and gold sari, and a long red flower garland with a large jewelled necklace. In the foreground, a silver tray holds a row of green-stoned gold fingertip-like ornaments. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2011-02-20 +1 copiesClose 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.2011-09-26October 13 20112011-10-13Close 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.2013-06-13Photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a green silk curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a gold floral ornament, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and holds a gold hand gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, white jasmine garlands with red flowers, layered gem necklaces, and a blue blouse with a green silk skirt. Red and white flower offerings rest in the foreground. The statues are not living people.2013-06-24 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01Close-up photograph of two polished metal deity murtis in a temple setting with orange and gold draped cloth behind them. The figure on the right has a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, red flower in the hair, large ornate earrings and a green and red embroidered garment with green leafy garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, rich multicoloured embellished clothing, and holds a silver staff with a green finial. Red roses lie in the foreground.2011-09-26September 25 20112011-09-25Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity seated side by side against a green silk drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban with a golden floral brooch, a brown rudraksha-style bead necklace and gem-studded gold collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a tall jewelled gold crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and a blue blouse with a green sari, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. A trident is visible at the lower left. These are statues, not living people.2013-06-24June 29 20092009-06-29