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Close 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.

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Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08July 20 20102010-07-20Close-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-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, a pale gold face with red lips, a raised hand near the chin, and a blue garment with a jewelled collar. The figure on the right has a gold face with a nose ring, a dark elaborate headdress with pearl and jewel decorations, and a layered jewelled necklace. Red drapery forms the background and fresh flower garlands appear at the edges. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-08Close 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.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti faces adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban wrapped with a pearl necklace and a jewelled forehead ornament with a red stone; its red lips are painted. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown edged with jewelled bands and red stones, with long pendant earrings and a jewelled collar. Purple and white flower garlands fill the lower right corner against a dark draped backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-06-03June 03 20092009-06-03October 13 20112011-10-13June 29 20092009-06-29Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, rhinestone earrings, necklaces and red lips, set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The murti on the left wears an orange-red cloth draped over its head beneath a crown, and the murti on the right has dark hair decorated with a jewelled headpiece and flowers. Yellow marigold garlands are visible at the lower right. The image is blurred and the faces show glossy metallic sheen. No living people are visible. Page excerpt describes a 2009 convention at Bengaluru, but no a person candidate is visible in the image.2009-06-28Close photograph of two metal deity murti figures dressed in ornate finery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold edging, a jeweled crown, a navy blue embroidered garment heavy with gemstone-studded necklaces, and holds a raised hand near the face. The figure on the right has dark hair with a jeweled headpiece, a purple and gold silk sari, and wears a richly embellished necklace and large jeweled earrings. Red and yellow flower garlands hang at the right edge, and a red cloth backdrop fills the background.2010-06-07Two 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.2010-09-15