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Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated altar against a saffron-orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left, a multi-armed form in a red turban, wears a green and gold garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown of gems and a multi-strand pearl necklace. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. A gilded ornamental arch frames the scene and a trident stands at the right edge.

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Two metal murti figures are seated side by side under an orange draped canopy in a temple shrine. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident-like weapon raised in one hand, wears a teal garment with a pink cloth below and is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a white pearl necklace and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and holds a trident beside a gilded arch. Both are adorned with heavy jewelry and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of deity murtis decorated for worship.2011-01-31Two 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.2011-01-31Two 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.2011-02-08Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti figures seated side by side on a golden-draped platform in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments, a teal blouse, and a pink and yellow skirt, holding a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, pearl and bead necklaces, a maroon garment, and a golden trident-like staff. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Background shows gold-toned canopy fabric and carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of two metal murti statues seated together under a gilded arch against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, orange clothing and a blue beaded mala, holding a trident and a small ornate ritual drum; the figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled tiara, white and gold necklaces, and a maroon garment. Both are decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A stone temple wall is visible at right.2011-07-31Close view of a deity murti pair on an orange and gold draped backdrop. The left figure, a metal murti with a red turban and rudraksha malas, holds a trident and a silver hand gesture; the right figure wears a red sari, a jeweled crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Both figures are adorned with rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and ornate earrings. No living people are visible; this is a shrine image, not a person.2011-07-26Two metal murti figures stand side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left, a deity murti, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, wears a red turban, a blue beaded garland and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, red and gold clothing, and rudraksha beads and a necklace, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The setting appears to be a temple shrine, with stone carving visible at the upper right.2011-07-26Photograph of two metal deity murtis under pink silk drapery in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a red turban with gold ornaments, a crescent-shaped headdress, multiple arms holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, and garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a white and pink jeweled crown, a red and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and bangles, with a similar flower garland. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. The statues are not people; no physical people are present.2013-05-27Two 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 copiesTwo metal deity murtis seated side by side under an orange-gold draped canopy, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. The left murti holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace. The right murti wears a jewelled crown, red garment and multiple necklaces. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-26Two metal utsava murti deities stand side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a crown and ornate red and green jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a silver-embellished hand, and has a rudraksha-like adornment; the female deity wears a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a pink-red silk sari with gold border. Both are garlanded with purple and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with stone walls above.2012-04-07A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity couple displayed before a red sparkling curtain framed by gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange and maroon garments, rudraksha beads, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands; he is adorned with a jewelled glove-like hand covering. The female figure wears a maroon sari, layered gold necklaces, and a long braid, holding a green lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are present.2011-07-31