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Two seated metal murti images on a golden lotus pedestal base against a dark curtain on a red tiled floor. The figure on the left, in gold-toned finish, has four arms, wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala, a crown and orange headwrap, and holds a trident-like implement and a ritual object. The figure on the right, also gold-toned with a tiered crown and jewelled necklace, wears a green silk blouse and green and red-bordered sari, and holds a ritual object in one hand. A colourful wooden ratha or temple structure is visible at the right edge. These are statues, not living people.

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Two gilded figures seated side by side on lotus pedestals against a dark purple draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the head, a golden crown, a long gold necklace and jewelled bracelets, and holds a ritual staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in a mudra. The figure on the right wears a green blouse and green skirt with a gold-bordered orange sash, a jewelled golden crown, a green-stoned necklace and bangles. Both appear to be metal or painted sculptures rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2006-10-19Two gilded metal murti seated on lotus-shaped pedestals against a dark curtain on a red tiled floor. The left figure has four arms, an orange cloth draped over its head and body and orange dhoti, with a crown, a green-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala; it holds a ritual staff or trident-like object in one hand. The right figure, seated on a pedestal, wears a green and red skirt with gold ornaments and a tall crown, holding a small object. Behind them is a gilded table with a seated lion-like carving and a framed picture garlanded with red flowers. No living people are visible.2006-10-19Two gilded metal murti seated side by side on lotus-shaped pedestals against a dark purple curtain on a red floor. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a tall gold crown, a green-gold garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with four arms holding objects. The figure on the right wears a green blouse and green-red sari with gold jewellery, a tall gold crown and emerald-toned ornaments, seated with hands in mudra. Gold and orange colours dominate; the image shows statues only, with no physical people present.2006-10-19A golden statue pair in a temple setting: a male murti in saffron-orange cloth, wrapped turban-like headwear and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff-like ritual implement. Beside him a female murti wears a white skirt with dark bodice, pearl necklaces, earrings and a crown, holding a ceremonial object. Behind them is a white curtain and carved stone pillars. No living people are visible. +1 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal statues of a deity pair standing side by side against a white draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, and raises one palm in a blessing gesture; a small crescent-topped crown and a coiled serpent appear on the head. The figure on the right wears a dark brown garment, a multi-strand white pearl necklace with a red-stoned pendant, heavy gold earrings, a tall gold crown and forehead tilak, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both faces carry red lips and vermilion forehead marks. +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues sit side by side on lotus-petal bases against a black curtain and a pale tiled wall on a red floor. The figure on the left is a male deity form with an orange shawl and dhoti, a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a raised hand. The figure on the right is a female deity form in a green sari-style garment with a gold border, a jewelled crown and ornaments, with one hand raised. Both statues show the sculpted details of traditional temple murti work. No living people are visible, and the figures are statues rather than depictions of a living person.2006-10-19Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on lotus-shaped pedestals against a dark drape. The figure on the left, in orange-saffron robes with an orange head wrap and a long gold necklace, holds a trident-like implement and a small ritual object in its multiple arms. The figure on the right wears a green blouse, green skirt with red-gold border, a crown and jewelled gold ornaments, holding a lotus-like gesture. Both figures are statues, not living people. A small blue-and-white emblem appears in the top-left corner.2006-10-19Two gilded deity murti seated side by side against a dark purple drape on a reddish stage. The figure on the left has four arms, a golden crown, an orange turban and orange robe, a long golden necklace and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a cobra-topped staff and a flame-like implement. The figure on the right wears a green and gold blouse, a red and gold sari sash, a jewelled crown and gold ornaments, seated in a similar pose. Both are gilded statues rather than living people.2006-10-19A night photograph of a golden metal murti pair seated on a raised golden pedestal inside a stone shrine. The seated male figure wears an orange saffron dhoti and an orange turban, holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a ceremonial object in the other, and wears a rudraksha mala and ornate necklace. The female figure beside him wears a white sari with a dark brown blouse, a pearl necklace and a crown. In front of them is a Shiva lingam with a silver face, draped in a white flower garland, with a gold ornament and a red flower offering at its base. White cloth hangs in the background. This is a murti depiction, not a living person. +1 copiesTwo silver-toned metal murti statues in an indoor temple setting, set against a deep red velvet backdrop and a grey stone wall with carved relief. The figure on the left has multiple arms, wears an orange-saffron cloth with red borders wrapped around the head as a turban and across the body, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and rudraksha-style beads on the chest; one hand holds a staff-like sceptre topped with a serpent hood and the other is raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears an orange sari with red borders, has a black topknot, a tilak mark, red lips, rudraksha malas, and holds a small ritual object. These are statues, not living people.2007-08-262007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHITwo gilded deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform before white draped cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron wrap over the head and shoulders, a rudraksha mala, a crown, and a golden tilak; it raises one hand in abhaya mudra and holds a trident-like staff with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a brown blouse, a white skirt, a jewelled waist belt, pearl necklaces, a gold crown and earrings, and holds a lotus-stem staff. A white floral garland lies at their feet.