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A photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues against an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a tall black hair bun and a trident in hand, wears a teal garment, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and pearl-trimmed earrings. The figure on the right wears a decorated crown-like headdress, a green sari with gold-embroidered borders, and heavy necklaces. Both are garlanded with orange flowers and yellow blossoms. No physical people are present; these are statues.

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Two metal deity murti stand side by side against a saturated orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crest, a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment and layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears an elaborate black and silver crown with red and white embellishments, a brown and gold bodice, green garments and ornate jewelry. Both are draped with orange and white flower garlands and wear large ornate earrings. The murti are decorated for worship, displayed as a darshan image.2013-03-13June 18 20132013-06-18October 22 20122012-10-22March 25 20132013-03-25January 20 20132013-01-20April 04 20132013-04-04October 11 20112011-10-11Two ornate deity murti statues stand together against a draped red curtain framed by gilded arch carvings. The figure on the left is copper-coloured with a tall orange-red turban, holding a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture raised, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace and a dark garment with ornate beadwork. The figure on the right has a tall black and red crowned headdress with circular red motifs and a nose ring, wearing layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-white beaded garment. Both are draped with colourful flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. A small metal serpent-topped figure appears at the far left edge. The scene is a decorated shrine display.2012-10-22Photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murti standing side by side against a gold brocade backdrop with a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a heavy beaded necklace and jewelled bangles, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, green garment, layered gold necklaces, and both wear red rose garlands. The murti are statues, not living people.2013-06-14Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of deities stand before a vivid orange-red silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch with floral carvings. The figure on the left wears a crown-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a dark green garment with a red-and-gold embroidered collar, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk sari-style dress and white flower garlands, and holds a curved implement. A copper kalasha pot stands at the left edge, with green leaves and flowers at the bottom. Strings of white flowers and pearl-like beads drape both figures. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine altar. These are statues, not physical people.2012-05-15January 25 20132013-01-25Two bronze-coloured deity murtis sit against a red shimmering curtain framed by a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a peacock-feather and small adornment at the crown, a tilaka, and a heavy white beaded and gem-studded necklace over a dark garment; it holds a mace-like staff and a bird-topped sceptre. The figure beside it wears a black hair bun with a crown ornament, a silver-grey and green sari with a gold-bordered pallu, gold necklaces and flower garlands. Red, yellow and white flower garlands drape both figures. Brass lamps are visible at the bottom edge. These are statues, not living people.2011-10-05