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Two golden deity murtis stand together against a teal draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with peacock feather, an orange and gold turban-like headdress, an orange shawl, a dense multicoloured jewelled necklace and a green-and-white garland; he holds a trident in one hand and a ceremonial staff in the other. The figure on the right wears a purple and gold sari, gold necklaces, a yellow flower crown and a red and white rose garland, and holds a small ceremonial implement. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.

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June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesGolden deity murti pair in a gilded arched frame against a green silk backdrop. The left figure, male, has an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a golden trident held in one raised hand and a gold abhaya-style hand, wearing a jewelled bodice and garlands of red and white flowers. The right figure, female, wears a silver-and-red jewelled crown, large earrings, a blue and purple garment and a red-and-white flower garland, holding a small green parrot-like bird. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2013-09-25August 21 20112011-08-21Two metal murti statues of a deity couple stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a decorated crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and wears garlands of red roses and white flowers. The female figure wears a gold crown, a purple sari, and multi-strand gem necklaces with red and green stones, also garlanded with red roses and greenery. Oil lamps glow at the bottom edge. The sculptures are idols, not living people; the image shows a deity murti rather than a person. No living people are visible.2011-08-20A pair of metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, stand side by side before a green silk backdrop framed in ornate gold. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a jewelled chest covering and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female figure wears a dark green blouse, a gold jewelled necklace, a red and white flower garland and a decorated headpiece. Both have red floral garlands and white flower strands. The setting is a temple-style darshan display. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14November 28 20112011-11-28September 24 20112011-09-24November 11 20112011-11-11Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a yellow cloth backdrop, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled necklace and a white ornamented arm, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment with a jewelled belt and layered necklaces, and holds a sceptre topped with a green parrot. Both are adorned with pearl and gemstone jewellery. A gold standard stands at the right edge.2011-01-28August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesTwo golden murti statues in a decorated shrine against a turquoise satin backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The taller deity figure has four arms, an orange and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament and jewelled crown, a jewelled chest ornament, and carries a trident and a small damaru-like object. Beside it stands a female deity murti in purple and gold silk, wearing gold necklaces, a flower-decorated headdress with yellow blossoms, and holding a small green parrot. Both figures wear garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-09-24Two metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep blue velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a jewelled crown and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces. He holds a golden trident in one hand. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jewelled crown and a white floral garland with pink roses and green leaves, and holds a lotus stem. Both murtis are adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and jewellery.2008-10-07