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Two golden metal deity murti statues decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue dhoti and ornate gold jewellery, and holds a ceremonial mace-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears an orange sari, a black crown with gold ornaments, a red tilak, layered gold necklaces and earrings. Pink and white flower strands hang behind them against a red drape, with a pink and orange floral arrangement at the right edge.

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December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a dark background. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch, a dark blue garment, and layered white and red bead necklaces with a red pendant; it holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a gesturing hand in front. The figure on the right has an ornate crown-like headdress, tall dangling earrings, red lips, and garlands of yellow marigolds and white flowers with jeweled necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow marigold garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-08-31May 27 20132013-05-27Two golden utsava murtis of deities stand on a decorated platform for a Brahmotsav procession. The male murti wears a red-orange turban, a black velvet bodice with layered gold and silver necklaces, a cream and gold dhoti-like cloth, and holds a golden staff with a finial in one hand and a flower bouquet of red and white blooms in the other. The female murti wears a black and gold crown, a lavender-purple sari edged in gold, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers drape both figures, with an orange cloth backdrop and a lattice screen behind them.2007-12-26Photograph of two metal deity murtis under pink silk drapery in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a red turban with gold ornaments, a crescent-shaped headdress, multiple arms holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, and garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a white and pink jeweled crown, a red and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and bangles, with a similar flower garland. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. The statues are not people; no physical people are present.2013-05-27April 04 20132013-04-04December 10 20072007-12-10Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-06-05Close view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06Two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side against a yellow and orange floral backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a white tilak, a dark blue garment and a dark rudraksha-style mala with a white garland. Its raised hand holds a trident. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, pink and white necklaces, and a dark blue garment. Both are draped with red and yellow flower garlands, and a small green bird perches among the flowers. Ornate carved gold metal frames the scene at the edges. No living people are visible.2014-04-04 +1 copies