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Close photo of two golden metal deity murti on a decorated procession ratha, dressed in red garments with gold and white jeweled ornaments. The murti on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and a green parrot perched on a raised hand; the murti on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and a long staff. Behind them are garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with yellow satin cloth below. No living people are visible.

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Close photo of a golden deity murti seated in an orange sari with gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, nose ring and red lips, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it are garlands of yellow and dark red marigolds. In the foreground at left, part of another ornate figure in orange and yellow clothing holds a long staff with a jewelled hand. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are statues or idols on a festival vehicle.2010-12-14July 09 20102010-07-09A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A photograph of two large golden-toned deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like platform, draped in red garments and ornate silver and gold jewellery, surrounded by garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple. The left figure wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in blessing. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a red sari with silver embroidery. Both are statues, not living people.2010-12-28A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure seated in a decorated palanquin or shrine setting, wearing a deep red silk sari with gold zari border, heavy gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a crown with red and white flowers, and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red and white blooms draped beside her. She holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand. Behind her are a red curtain and a painted peacock-feather backdrop with a stone architectural edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-26A photograph of two golden metal murti statues dressed in red garments and heavily adorned with jeweled crowns, necklaces and armbands, seated before a backdrop of marigold and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left holds a jeweled staff and wears a red turban and rudraksha mala; the figure on the right, with a crown and layered jeweled necklaces, holds a hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people, set in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch.2010-12-28A photograph of two life-size metal murti figures seated side by side on a yellow satin-draped throne, dressed in red garments with silver-and-jewel embellishments. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a red turban and crown, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing; a rudraksha mala hangs on his chest. The figure on the right, a female deity murti in a red outfit with a tall jewelled crown, rests a hand on a green sprig-decorated stem and wears layered gold necklaces. Both have bare feet with silver anklets. The seat is framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and rose petals lie on a white cloth in the foreground.2010-12-28Two large metal murti statues of a seated divine couple are dressed in red and gold garments, adorned with silver-colored necklaces and jewelry. The figure on the right wears a red saree-style outfit with a yellow underskirt, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with a crown. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a sceptre-like staff. Both are seated on a decorated throne framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, and green leaves. The setting is an open-sided temple space with warm stone architecture behind them. No living people are visible.2010-12-28January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesTwo large metallic deity murtis seated side by side on a yellow silk-draped platform, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and scattered petals. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red garments, a trident in one hand and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, red draped garments, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a green stem. Both are adorned with jewelled bangles, armbands and anklets. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-12-28Two life-size copper-toned statues of a deity couple seated together on a raised platform with a bright yellow satin skirt base. The male figure wears a red turban and red garment, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate silver jewellery. The female figure wears a red outfit with silver embroidered necklace, bangles and earrings, and holds a green object in her raised hand. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with an ornate gilded arch behind them. Scattered petals lie on a white cloth at the base. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-12-22A photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side in a decorated shrine. Both wear red and orange silk garments, heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male figure has an orange turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a staff with an orange tassel. The murtis are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with a golden arch behind them. No people are visible; the depiction is of statues, so a person is none.2010-07-25