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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in front of a shimmering blue draped backdrop with a gold ornate arch above. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a white pearl garland, a red sash, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black and gold jewelled headdress, black and gold garments with ornate jewellery, and both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. These are statues, not living people.

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August 09 20112011-08-09A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, Shiva and Parvati, seated on a decorated altar against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold-ornamented arch. The male murti wears an orange turban, a trident (trishula) in one hand, a serpent figure on the upper left, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red garlands. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, red garlands with green leaves and a red sari. Brass lamps with flame-like finials sit in the foreground beside a hand holding the altar's edge. No physical people are the subjects; these are statues.2011-11-11Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13August 13 20112011-08-13June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesAugust 10 20112011-08-10Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side against a turquoise satin drape with water droplet pattern, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over a tall ornate crown, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, with layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right, with a dark pointed headdress, wears a rust and gold sari-style garment, a red and white flower garland and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and green leaves. Their faces are painted with dark eyes and red lips. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-19June 29 20092009-06-29October 18 20112011-10-18March 25 20132013-03-25Two large metal murti figures of a deity pair are seated side by side against a gold brocade curtain framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a trident in one raised hand, a brown garment and layered beaded and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled gold crown, a blue garment with gold border, red flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm, and a long jeweled necklace. Both are decorated with colorful gemstone ornaments.2013-06-15 +1 copiesA photograph of two metallic deity murtis seated side by side against a blue satin backdrop with an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban and saffron-orange drape, red garland of roses and white flowers, rudraksha-style beads and a trident-like staff with a snake motif in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a dark blue-black crown, a maroon garment, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with floral garlands and ornamental jewellery.2011-08-03