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A photograph of two bronze-toned deity murti seated side by side in a gold-framed niche with a copper-coloured backdrop. The figure on the left, with a wide face and a red turban, holds a trident and wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha-like beads and a sparkling bejewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, earrings, a white silk sari with gold border and a long braid. Both are garlanded with red roses and white flowers, and a small green parrot-like leaf decoration sits near the centre. Foreground brass lamps are visible at the bottom.

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April 07 20132013-04-07April 07 20132013-04-07A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a golden arched frame and bronze drape. The left figure, a male deity, wears a red and gold turban, a trident is at his side, and he holds a hand raised in blessing, adorned with jeweled gloves, multi-strand gold and bead necklaces and a leopard-print cloth. The right figure, a female deity, wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, large earrings, a gold and green necklace and a long black braid draped with red and white flower garlands. A small green parrot perches near the male figure. Both murtis are garlanded with red roses and white flowers.2013-04-08 +2 copiesPhotograph 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 copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13June 13 20132013-06-13Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a shimmering orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop with a carved golden arch. The figure on the left has a red turban, a jeweled tilak, a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, and holds a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black and gold embroidered crown with red jewels, a green parrot perches on the staff in its hand, and it wears layered gold necklaces and red and white garlands.2013-03-16January 25 20132013-01-25Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a golden silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident-like staff and a small drum-shaped item, wears a red-brown turban with a jeweled ornament, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and red-and-white floral garlands. The figure on the right wears a silver jeweled crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red-orange garment, and a red-and-white garland, holding a silver staff and a green parrot perched near its raised hand. Vermilion dots mark both foreheads. Offerings of flowers lie at the base. This appears to be a decorated deity shrine display.2013-02-16Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29April 24 20132013-04-24Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13