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Two golden deity murtis stand in an ornate gilded arch before a green curtain with gold dot pattern. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange-and-blue garment, holds a trident and a small pot-like object, and is adorned with rudraksha beads, pearl necklaces and a jewelled ornament. The figure on the right wears a black crown, purple and gold sari, layered pearl necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have red tilaka marks. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.

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May 24 20132013-05-24September 11 20142014-09-11 +1 copiesJuly 05 20112011-07-05September 19 20112011-09-19Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti of deities seated before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop framed by an elaborate gilded arch. The murti on the left has four arms, holds a trident, and wears a red turban and a large jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, long necklaces, and a gold blouse. A small green parrot perches on the right-hand figure's raised hand, and a silver kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. Watermarked archive text appears at the lower right and is omitted.2013-05-20April 10 20132013-04-10September 09 20142014-09-09Two metallic deity murtis seated side by side before a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a golden trident-like staff raised in one hand and a jeweled hand gesture, wears a red turban with a jeweled ornament, an orange sash, a red garment, and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a purple and gold sari, and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, with a cupped hand holding a small object. Gold lamps and offerings sit in the foreground. The image shows statues only, with no physical people present.2011-10-06June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA close view of a pair of metal deity murtis adorned for worship against a backdrop of gold-embroidered draped fabric with a gilded arched frame above. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a trident and a stem in its hands, and has a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, a heavy beaded necklace, and an orange and maroon sari. Both are decorated with gemstones, kumkum and rich ornaments.2013-06-08