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Close view of two metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine against an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru drum, wears a red turban with a white pearl garland, a blue lower garment and red rose garlands. The figure on the right, with a red crown and pearl necklaces, holds a ceremonial staff. Both are adorned with red roses, gold ornaments and bangles, and a gold-framed arch stands behind them.

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June 22 20132013-06-22Close photograph of two golden-bronze metal murti statues of deities seated before a vivid orange silk backdrop with gold trim. The left figure holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears a red turban with a tilak, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bracelets. The right figure wears a jade-green sari, heavy jewelled gold necklace with red and green stones, and a gold crown, holding a lotus stem.2013-06-17June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19Two 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.2013-06-13January 25 20132013-01-25July 12 20132013-07-12Gilded statues of a deity couple with a red draped backdrop and gold arch. The male figure on the left holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum and raises a golden abhaya hand; he wears an orange-yellow turban, a red and dark beaded necklace, and a garland of red roses and white flowers. The female figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown, large earrings, layered beaded necklaces and red roses, holding a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with rhinestone-studded crowns and garlands, set against a stone temple wall. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2014-01-28 +2 copiesPhotograph 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.2011-07-31Two 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.2011-07-26Two bronze deity murtis stand before a green silk backdrop framed by gold-embossed arch work, decorated with red rose garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small damaru drum topped with a serpent, wears a red and green turban, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold hand-shaped ornament on the chest. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large chandelier earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-06-28Photo of two metal murti statues of deities in a temple shrine against a blue satin backdrop with gold arch trim. The figure on the left, a polished silver-coloured deity murti, wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a cobra-topped drum-like instrument, and is adorned with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a red-rose garland, with a raised hand. Red rose garlands drape both figures. Stone walls frame the scene.2011-08-08