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Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures dressed and adorned for alankaram. Both have tall jewelled crowns encrusted with white beads, red and green stones and gold mesh. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with red border, a dark blue beaded collar and a golden staff or sceptre in hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt with silver beaded belt, a red and gold brocade garment and layered beaded gold necklaces. Both have red lips, large earrings and a stone wall behind.

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Photograph of a pair of decorated silver-gold metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown, a red garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings, raising one hand and holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a cream and white garment with layered jewelry and a dark jeweled headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. In front stands a gold kalasha with five projections, surrounded by green leaves and garlands of yellow and red flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murti in temple alankaram. The figure on the left wears a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a white dhoti with a gold and red border, a trident and a snake-topped drum-like staff in hand, and a bejewelled blue and gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall crown of white and gold beadwork with red and green gemstones, a red and gold saree over a green underskirt, pearl strands and layered gold necklaces. Both have gilded faces with red lips. A pale stone wall and white drapery form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIJuly 04 20162016-07-04 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20092009-02-16Photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white and green turban, a dark green velvet top, white dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces with a large pendant and jewelled earrings; one hand is raised in a jewelled blessing gesture. The female figure wears a multicoloured striped silk sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and a headpiece. A brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves sits in front, and a brass staff stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2009-06-23Two gilded murti statues of deities sit side by side on a blue draped platform, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark blue velvet vest with a gold-trimmed sash, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a green silk skirt with an orange border, layered jewelled necklaces and an elaborate jewelled crown, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have ornate jewelled crowns and gold-toned faces. Behind them hangs a maroon curtain under a stone ledge. No living people are visible.2007-12-22July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesClose photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures, a deity form and its consort, decked in jewellery and flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a maroon and white draped garment, a red and white turban with a crescent ornament, a layered silver necklace and a raised hand holding a drum-like ritual object. The figure on the right wears a gold brocade sari, a heavy silver necklace, a jewelled headpiece, a long black braid and a raised hand. Marigold and pink flower garlands surround them. No living people are visible.2007-10-25September 16 20112011-09-16Two life-size metal murti statues on a golden ornate throne against a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a trident and mace. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha malas, a leopard-print garment, white flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, raising one hand in blessing and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and white garlands. Their faces are gilded and painted. These are statues, not living people.2013-05-28May 26 20072007-05-26