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Close photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues, a male deity figure and a female figure, shown with polished silver-gold faces. The male figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet bodice heavily studded with jewels, and holds a golden staff with a finial. The female figure wears a crimson and orange silk sari with gold border, a jewelled headpiece, and layered gem-set necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, with a yellow flower garland at the right edge and a golden backdrop behind them.

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Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26June 29 20092009-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20Close photo of two golden metal murti statues decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crest, a jewelled earring, a blue garment and a jewelled necklace, and rests one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled bands, a nose ring, earrings and layered gem necklaces. Red drapery and yellow marigold garlands fill the background. Statues only, no living people are visible.2010-07-08Close photograph of two gilded metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with pearl strands and a jewelled crown, and holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like finial. The figure on the right wears a black tall headdress with red and white jewelled bands, ornate earrings, and a jewelled gold collar over a brown garment. Both faces are polished gold with red lips and painted eyes. Bright multicolour jewelled embellishments cover their clothing, and white and purple flower garlands are visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two polished gold-metal deity murtis with painted faces, jeweled crowns and earrings, rhinestone-studded necklaces and ornaments. The figure on the right wears a black hair bun with a jeweled headpiece and a flower, and a red-orange garment. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban band with gold trim. Yellow and green garlands hang at the lower right against a pale yellow-green cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the scene.2009-06-28Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07June 27 20092009-06-27June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti figures stand side by side against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavily embellished crystal-studded garment, and holds a golden ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold nose ring, and a purple and orange silk sari with layered gem necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang at the right edge.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20Close view of two silver-toned metal deity murtis, each with a richly jeweled crown, decorated with red, green and multicolored stones. The figure on the left wears an orange and green turban-like headdress and red-lipped, bindi-marked features, with a red garland and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right holds a trident-like staff and wears red garlands and ornate silver jewelry.2013-02-05