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Close view of two metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left, with a red turban and jeweled crown, holds a golden trident and a bell-shaped ritual object. The figure on the right wears a dark blue garment with an orange shawl, a black jeweled headdress, and layered white and silver necklaces, holding a small ritual object in one hand. A yellow cloth backdrop and ornate gold metalwork frame the scene.

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April 05 20132013-04-05Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a deep red velvet backdrop with a golden arch edge at top right. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha beads, layered jewelled necklaces and a blue garment under an orange shawl, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue blouse, large red and green gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a kalasha-like object. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both figures. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30Two copper-toned metal murti statues of deities stand side by side, adorned with elaborate jeweled ornaments, necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a white jeweled hand design, holding a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, a deep blue garment with gold waistband, and holds a golden staff. A yellow cloth backdrop frames the statues. These are statues, not people; no living person is visible.2011-01-28Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a dark background. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a dark blue garment, and layered white and red bead necklaces with a red pendant; it holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a gesturing hand in front. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress, tall dangling earrings, red lips, and garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers with jeweled necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow marigold garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-08-31A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a yellow satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, silver and gemstone necklaces and a dark blue lower garment, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a trident. The female figure wears a black crown, silver jewellery and a blue garment. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and a copper vessel and a fan-shaped plate with lamps appear in front. No people are visible.2011-01-28Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28April 05 20132013-04-05Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13April 07 20132013-04-07Two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side against a yellow and orange floral backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a white tilak, a dark blue garment and a dark rudraksha-style mala with a white garland. Its raised hand holds a trident. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, pink and white necklaces, and a dark blue garment. Both are draped with red and yellow flower garlands, and a small green bird perches among the flowers. Ornate carved gold metal frames the scene at the edges. No living people are visible.2014-04-04 +1 copiesApril 02 20132013-04-02 +1 copiesApril 01 20132013-04-01