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Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis surrounded by garlands of red roses, white flowers, magenta globe blossoms and yellow marigolds. The larger figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a gold ornate necklace, rudraksha beads and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a smaller figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with green stones, gold earrings and a yellow sash. The statues are decorated for worship, as in a temple setting.

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November 06 20112011-11-06Close view of two gilded metal murtis of a deity pair, each with polished golden faces and jeweled ornaments. The left figure wears a saffron-orange turban and holds a raised golden staff, with rudraksha-like beads and a jeweled necklace. The right figure has a black-and-gold headpiece, a pink-and-gold sari, and layered gold necklaces. Behind them are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers.2008-03-22Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Two metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24September 27 20112011-09-27April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal deity murti, one with a red turban, orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a trident, and the other wearing a jewelled crown and red-and-gold garments, both draped in white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands against a golden backdrop. Decorative ornaments and jewelled hands surround the figures, with a small pedestal of offerings below. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28Two metal murti figures of a deity couple seated side by side, decorated for worship. The left figure has a golden face, an orange turban and a jewelled crown with a sunburst-like headpiece, wearing gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure has a silver-toned face, a tall jewelled crown, and wears a deep maroon sari with a diamond-studded necklace and blue stone ornaments. Both are surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with green foliage, with a glimpse of gold elsewhere at the top. No physical people are visible; this is a photograph of statues decorated for a festival or puja.2013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesDecember 09 20112011-12-09