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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in a shrine, with golden crowns and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and pearl strands, raises one hand in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with gold necklaces set with multicoloured stones and a red gem pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a sparkling jeweled necklace. Red and green garlands hang at the lower edges, and a deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop beneath a gold-leaf arch. The figures are statues, not living people.

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December 21 20092009-12-21Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship, one with a red-and-gold turban and a jeweled forehead ornament, the other with a tall golden crown and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings and multicolored gemstone collars, and one raises a hand near its face. A dark red curtain and a golden arch frame the figures. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a shrine, framed by deep red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a gold ceremonial necklace; one raised hand holds a gold trident-like staff and the other hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces, with a long garland of red and yellow flowers hanging at the right edge. Both statues have gold-painted faces with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08July 20 20102010-07-20December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Two gilded metal murti figures of a divine couple are seated side by side against a red silk backdrop, framed by thick garlands of red roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament and pearl strands, heavy gold necklaces set with green and red stones, and raises a hand in abhaya gesture while holding a gold staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate black and gold crown with a red tassel, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and a red sari, holding a gold lotus-like object. A small green parrot perches on the figure's raised hand. The scene resembles temple wedding-style decoration with dense flower garlands and jeweled adornment.2012-05-02