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Two gilded deity murti figures sit side by side on a decorated seat before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown, a richly embellished jewelled bodice, white dhoti, and holds a golden trident; garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers hang from him. The figure on the right wears a black crown, silver jewelry, a teal-green sari with orange border, and holds a flame-like object in one hand. Both carry heavy garlands and ornate silver adornments. No living people are visible.

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June 16 20092009-06-16June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a processional murti pair on a decorated platform in front of a dark backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure, golden-bronze in colour, wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban, a pink upper cloth, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a golden trident. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a purple and blue silk blouse and skirt with gold borders, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and deep red flowers, with a dark blue silk cloth below.2008-12-28December 16 20092009-12-16Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a temple shrine, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green foliage. The figure on the left wears a white turban, a crown, a trident-like staff, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, with jewelled bangles and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, heavy gold jewellery, a white dhoti-style cloth and a jewelled necklace while holding a small ornate object. A gold arch and red drapery frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-12-21June 13 20072007-06-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti stand side by side against white draped cloth. The figure on the left, wearing a tall gold crown and holding a golden trident, has a white and orange-red cloth wrap and a heavy multi-tiered jewelled necklace set with red, green and blue stones, with a raised palm showing a painted design. The figure on the right has a golden crown, a jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a red blouse and green skirt, and holds a golden lotus-topped staff. Both are adorned with pearls and jewelled ornaments, and the setting appears to be a temple sanctum.Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised golden throne against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, an elaborate jeweled breastplate with red and green stones, and holds a golden staff with a jeweled hand-shaped finial, dressed in white with a striped border. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces, bangles and a teal sari with a gold zari border, holding a trident-like golden staff with a flame motif. Both are garlanded with red and white flower strands.2009-06-04July 20 20102010-07-20Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and heavy jewelled necklaces over a white dhoti with teal-blue skirt-like drapery, holding a long golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a teal blue sari with orange border, layered silver-gold necklaces, and holds a small trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with white jasmine, purple and magenta flowers. In the lower right, a golden kalasha-like vessel with a copper-mesh basket and flower garlands stands on a white cloth. Carved stone pillars and a gold-leaf arch frame the scene.2009-06-03 +1 copiesGolden metal murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears a tall crown, holds a golden trident in his raised hand, and is dressed in a white dhoti with orange and gold borders and a jewelled belt with a heavy beaded necklace. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a gold-bordered red blouse, a golden crown, a long braid, and layered jewelled necklaces. Both sit on a decorated seat before a white draped backdrop and stone wall. No living people are visible.Two ornately decorated golden statues of deities stand side by side on a raised platform before a dark red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a golden-brown shawl over a dark blue garment, holds a trident and a golden ritual staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and flower garlands of yellow and red blooms. The figure on the right wears a crown with a halo-like arch, a green skirt and orange top, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a flame-like object. Both are heavily ornamented with jewelry and garlands, and the setting is a stone temple wall. These are statues, not living people.2007-12-22