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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha mala and jewelled breastplate. The figure on the right wears a sheer gold veil over a jewelled headpiece and green-gold garment, holding a lotus-stem staff and wearing a long gold necklace and bangles. An orange-gold backdrop frames them. No physical people are visible.

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August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murti stand side by side, decorated with red and green flower garlands and gold-embroidered draping behind them. The left murti wears a red and green turban, holds a trident, and has an ornate jewelled bodice and an orange shawl over one shoulder. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, layered necklaces, and holds a small sculpted ritual object. The scene is a temple setting with no visible living people.2011-12-28Two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch before a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent ornament, a rudraksha mala and jewelled gold necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. Beside him a consort figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and a trident. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10Close view of two metal deity murti figures decorated for worship before a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure has a copper-gold face, an orange-red garment and cloth headwear, holds a silver trident, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pearl strands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, a green garment and a garland of white flowers and red roses. A small green parrot perches between them. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-11-28A photograph of a pair of golden metal murti of deities, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, set against a gold satin backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and green striped turban with a jeweled ornament, a blue garment, a trident-like staff and a jeweled hand gesture. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a maroon garment and holds a lotus-like object. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands, layered gemstone necklaces and jeweled earrings. The statues are displayed as deity murti, not living people.2013-02-06December 23 20092009-12-23September 09 20112011-09-09Two golden deity murtis are richly decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and white strands of flowers. The larger murti on the left wears a tall gold crown, a silver-and-gold necklace set with green stones, layered gold chains and jewelled ornaments, and holds a red fruit in one raised hand. The smaller murti on the right wears a gold crown and a red-and-silver necklace with a red garment. Green foliage and a green curtain with gold panels form the background.2013-11-09Two gilded deity murti figures stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold necklace and an embellished cream garment with jewelled armour-like shoulder ornaments. The figure on the right wears a red and gold dress, a dark cap with a red flower crown, heavy gold necklaces and large earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. A bronze kalasha-like vessel with a cobra motif stands at left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26January 19 20132013-01-19A gilded metal murti pair seated side by side, surrounded by red roses, white flowers, green leaves and garlands of purple and yellow blooms. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, rich red silk with gold border, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and holds a hand near the chest. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated puja display of deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-24Two golden statues of deities seated side by side on a raised golden throne against a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in bands of yellow, white, red, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a large gold crown-like ornament, multi-strand gold necklaces with blue and white decorative discs, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall gold headdress, a braided black hair plait, layered gold and gem necklaces, and has a raised hand gesture. Both are golden murti with jewelled ornaments.2013-11-02