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Close view of two gilded deity murtis on a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala and jewelled ornaments, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, with a white flower in the hair. Both are decorated with pink lotus flowers. Brass lamp rims are visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.

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Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a jeweled crown ornament, a dark rudraksha mala and layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand while its other hand is raised toward a pink flower. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple strands of pink and white beaded necklaces, and holds a pink flower in its raised hand. Both murti are richly adorned with gold and jewels, and the foreground shows golden ritual vessels.2011-01-17A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24November 05 20102010-11-05A 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.2010-09-07Golden metal deity murti pair seated before a maroon velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch frame. The figure on the left wears an orange headcloth, a crown-like headdress, a trident in one hand and a blessing gesture with the other. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, a raised hand holding an object, and a red-and-white garland. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and garlands of red, pink and white flowers, with a floral offering and brass lamps before them. Watermarked archive photo of a deity shrine display, no people visible.2009-11-19Two gilded metal murti figures stand in a carved gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crown, a jewelled forehead ornament, and a heavily embellished gold and gem-studded garment; he raises a gold hand and holds a gold trident-like staff topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold ornaments and holds a gold lotus-like object in one hand, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over his shoulder. The statues are shown as images rather than living people.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close view of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated altar against a deep red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink and red turban, a gold crown-like headdress, a trident-like staff raised in one hand and heavy jewelled necklaces with red gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings and layered beaded necklaces, with a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms draped down the side. Ornate gold metalwork frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17