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Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti, a male and female pair adorned for alankaram. The male figure on the left wears a crown with red and green stone ornaments, a tripundra mark on the forehead, and a rich jewelled necklace; he raises a hand with a stylised floral-tipped object. The female figure on the right wears a gold crown with pearl strands, pearl-and-stone earrings, a red and orange brocade sari with gold border, a long black braid decorated with square jewelled clasps, and a pearl necklace. The statues are set against a pale stone wall.

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2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIJuly 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a pair of golden processional figures with polished faces, red lips, kumkum on the forehead and dark kohl-lined eyes. Both wear heavy crowns and pearl-and-stone jewellery, including jhumka-style earrings, a pearl necklace with red stones and an embellished blouse of red and navy fabric studded with pearls, rubies and emeralds. A brass lamp stand with a lotus-shaped top appears at the left edge, and a jewelled ornament sits in the dark hair at right. The figures are statues, not living people.June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gold-toned metal murti images of deities decorated for worship, set against a lime-green silk backdrop with a gold arch edge at top. The figure on the left wears a jeweled crown with a red stone centre and a tilak mark, a dark green velvet garment with heavy jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden flute-like object. The figure on the right wears a black jeweled headdress, an orange-red garment, layered crystal necklaces and a large garland of red flowers and yellow marigold. Both have red lips and gold faces. No physical people are visible.2009-07-01Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of deities, richly adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban-like headcloth with a small crescent ornament and holds a trident and a snake-entwined staff, with a finger raised to the chin. The figure on the right has a tall dark bun wrapped in a jewelled headpiece, a gold nose ring, and wears a red and gold silk garment. Stone architecture forms the background. No living people are visible.2007-08-26Close 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.2009-06-28Close-up photograph of two gleaming metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with red roses, yellow flowers, pearl garlands and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, red and gold ornaments, a nose ring and a pearl necklace, with a red-lipped face and painted eyes. The figure on the left wears a black headdress with a red and white forehead mark and holds a green and gold scepter-like object. Background glows orange. No physical people are visible.2011-11-212007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIJuly 01 20092009-07-01