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Two gilded metal murti figures are seated against a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red, green and gold turban with a jewelled ornament, holds a trident-like staff in one hand, and has a raised open palm. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red flower garland and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, with a nose ring and earrings. Both are adorned with red garlands and ornate jewellery.

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A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.2012-10-23May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA gilded ornamental arch frames two large metal murti statues set against a green silk backdrop. On the left, a male deity murti holds a golden trident and raises a hand in abhaya gesture; he wears a red and green turban with a gold ornament, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gem-studded pendants. Beside him, a female deity murti wears an ornate crown with red and green jewels, layered jeweled necklaces and a red flower garland, holding a small lotus-like object. Both figures are richly adorned with gold ornaments and earrings. The scene is a temple deity display, with no living people visible.2013-06-30March 15 20132013-03-15A photograph of a temple shrine showing two gilded metal murti statues of deities seated before a green curtain with gold dot pattern and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange and red turban with pearl strands, holds a trident and a ceremonial damaru-like drum, and has a jewelled orange-red garment with rudraksha beads. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, gold necklaces, and a green sari, holding a ceremonial staff; both are draped with white flower garlands and red roses. This depicts deity murti, not living people.2011-11-28June 09 20132013-06-09Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs and a carved golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban with a white pearl garland, holds a silver trident, and has a jewelled hand gesture; the right figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a golden ritual implement. Both are draped in red and green garlands with heavy gold jewellery. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2012-05-10March 24 20132013-03-24Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side before a green silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red tilak and a snake-shaped crown-like form, holds a trident-like staff and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, and wears a blue stone pendant with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones, large gold earrings, a dark garment with gold border, and red flower garlands drape both figures. Ceremonial decoration suggests a temple-style alankara.2013-09-15Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10September 15 20132013-09-15