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Close-up photo of two gilded deity murti figures adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, pearl strands and earrings, decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink and white turban, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and his face is painted red-lipped; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold armlets. A green parrot perches near the central figure's raised hand. Brass oil lamps with green and red glass fronts sit in the foreground against a red drape.

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A golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a trident and a cobra-topped staff. The female figure wears a conical jeweled crown, a blue silk garment and layered gold and gem necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a small green parrot perches near the female figure's hand. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.2010-09-14A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.2009-06-04June 09 20092009-06-09February 13 20132013-02-13 +1 copiesGolden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.2013-01-17Two golden deity murti are seated side by side against a green cloth with gold dots and a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, holds a trident and other ceremonial objects, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pink earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, many-stranded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a white flower garland.2013-04-13November 21 20102010-11-21Two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a jewelled hand covering, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, long pendant earrings and a white garment, with a red rose garland draped across both figures. Heaps of red roses and green leaves decorate the scene, and a row of small golden lamps or vessels sits at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-30July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red-draped dais within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, jeweled tilak, rudraksha mala, a blue silk garment, and holds a trident and a small damaru-style staff; a green parrot perches near his hand. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, blue silk sari with gold border, red stone necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground, brass ritual lamps are visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are present; the figures are sculpted deity murtis.2010-11-09