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Two gilded metal murti of deities stand before a glowing gold-embroidered backdrop in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a green and orange striped turban, holds a silver trident, and is draped with a red garland and pearl necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a red garland, layered ornate necklaces, and holds a golden staff with a small green parrot perched beside it. Marigold flowers lie at their feet. The image reads as a deity murti display during ritual decoration.

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August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesJune 06 20132013-06-06Close-up photograph of two metal deity murtis standing before an orange satin backdrop framed by gold-toned carved arch. The figure on the left is a golden-bronze deity murti holding a trident and a serpent-topped staff, wearing a striped red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and red garlands of roses. The figure on the right holds a ceremonial staff and wears an ornate jewelled headdress, embroidered white beaded garments, layered necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both have painted eyes and red lips. No people are physically present.2013-09-20A photograph of two metal deity murtis (utsava images) in a temple shrine before a gold-patterned curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left, a copper-toned deity murti, wears a red turban and red cloth, holds a golden trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum with a snake motif, and has a bejeweled white-and-green ornamental armlet. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gemstone necklace and a green leaf or flower in her hand. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and beaded ornaments. No physical people are visible.2013-06-05A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a golden draped curtain under an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident in one hand and a damaru drum in another, with rudraksha beads, a jewelled breast ornament and heavy beaded necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, layered gem and pearl necklaces and earrings, and holds a small green parrot on one raised hand. The stone walls behind them are carved and plain. No living people are visible.2013-05-30December 28 20112011-12-28Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a shimmering golden-orange backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a gold chest adornment, and a red-orange cloth, holding a silver trident. The figure on the right has dark hair decorated with white flower garlands, a jewelled headband, a red bindi and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small curved ritual object. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A large gold-embossed arch frames the scene. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2011-10-13A gilded arch frames two metal murti figures seated on a yellow silk backdrop against orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban, holds a trident, and has layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and maroon saree, and a red garland with jewelled ornaments. A white rope is strung across the arch. The image shows deity murti rather than living people.2013-02-05A photograph of two golden metal statues in a temple setting. On the left, a golden figure wears a white head wrap with gold borders, a white garment with gold edging, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one palm in blessing. On the right, a golden deity murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red garment, ornate silver-white and gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. Both are garlanded with pink flower strings and yellow marigolds, with a red cloth backdrop and carved gold architecture behind them.2006-10-21October 12 20112011-10-12October 27 20112011-10-27December 31 20102010-12-31