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Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a deep red draped backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red garment, and a crescent-moon ornament on the crown, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled, tiered crown, a jewelled necklace and earrings, and a garland of red roses and white flowers over an orange and gold garment. A golden trident-like staff with jewelled decoration stands at the left edge. The statues are adorned with sparkling stones and colourful beadwork.

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Two metal deity murti sit side by side on a red velvet backdrop inside a gilded arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled red and gold garment, and elaborate silver-white necklaces; he holds a trident in one hand and a small drum or ritual object in the other. The female figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-and-bronze blouse and a dark blue skirt, with layered necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over both figures. The scene is a shrine presentation of deities.2010-06-08Close 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.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Two metal deity murti stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a red flower, a jewelled crown, a red and green silk garment and a heavy crystal-studded collar, and holds a long gold staff with a trident-like top. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and a dark teal silk skirt with gold border, holding a lotus-like object. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands on a purple cloth.2010-06-08July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15Photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Two 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.2010-09-15March 17 20132013-03-17October 09 20102010-10-09 +2 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20