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Two polished metal deity murti stand side by side against an orange wall. The figure on the left wears a red and purple turban with an ornate forehead ornament, a red garment, and a rudraksha mala with green and gold necklaces; it raises a snake-topped hand implement and a hand in blessing. The figure on the right has a tall black hair crown with pearl strands, a blue embroidered garment, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and drop earrings, and holds a trident-like staff at the right edge. Both faces are shiny silver-gold with painted eyes and red lips. These are statues, not living people.

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Close-up photograph of two golden metal utsava murtis of deities in a temple setting. The figure on the left has a red and purple turban with a red tilak, a red garment, layered teal and white beaded necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand holding a small bell-shaped object with a snake motif. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold brocade, a black crown of pearl strands, layered gem necklaces, and pearl drop earrings, and holds a trident-like staff. A trident stands behind them against an orange wall. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-12-17Close view of two metallic processional deity murtis with silver-gold finish standing side by side. The left figure wears a red and purple turban with a red tilak, red garment, rudraksha mala and a green-and-white beaded necklace, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff-like ceremonial object. The right figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, layered gold and red necklaces, large earrings and a black braided headdress with gold ornaments, holding a small green parrot. Orange wall behind. Statues, not physical people.2011-12-17December 22 20112011-12-22Two golden statues of deities stand side by side under a dark open-sided pavilion. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha beads, and layered necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff with a cobra coiled around it. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with feathered ornaments, a multicoloured silk sari, layered pearl and ruby necklaces, and large jeweled earrings, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. These are statues, not living people, and no persons are present.2011-09-02March 20 20132013-03-20Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands and layered jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident-like weapon in one raised hand and a trident in another, and has a dark rudraksha-style bead mala. The female figure wears an ornate jewelled cap with red and green stones, a red-and-orange sari, and carries a small parrot perched on her shoulder. Palm fronds and blurred trees form the background.2013-03-08December 17 20112011-12-17July 08 20102010-07-08Photograph of two golden murti statues of a deity couple, the male figure wearing an orange turban and the female figure with long black hair, a red flower and ornate jewelry. Both wear layered garlands of red, yellow and marigold flowers and heavy silver-white and jewelled necklaces. The male figure holds a golden trident-like staff, and the female figure holds a golden lotus-like object. A small green bird perches near the male statue's face. The statues are the only figures; no living people are shown.2011-07-26March 24 20132013-03-24Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a deep red curtain and garlanded with marigolds and roses. The statue on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brow ornament, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in a jewelled hand. The statue on the right has a long dark hair braid, a nose ring, rubies and emerald-set jewellery, and a red-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with gemstone-studded silver-gold ornaments. Gold-coloured shrine framing edges the scene at left. Deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08April 07 20132013-04-07