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Close photograph of golden metal murti figures seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a hand raised in blessing mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, gold earrings and a layered gold necklace, with red garlands across its chest. A gold-toned ornamental arch rises behind them against a deep red drape. On the left, a white-clad seated figure holds a garland, partially visible. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues in a shrine-like setting with flower garlands and gold ornaments.

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Two gilded statues of deity murti sit side by side on a pedestal, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white flower strands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a white dhoti with gold border, a cream shawl, layered beaded necklaces and large jewelled earrings, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right has a crown, pearl and gemstone necklaces and a dark red garment, holding a ceremonial object. A maroon cloth hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2013-04-14Two gilded statues seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform, framed by dense arches of red roses, white jasmine-style garlands and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-green turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a purple-maroon sari with orange border, a white and jewelled necklace, a crown-like headpiece, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind them. These are deity murti figures, not physical people.2013-04-14Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26May 12 20132013-05-12Two silver-coloured murti statues of deities seated side by side, heavily adorned with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blossoms. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with a gold crown, a rudraksha-style brown bead mala and gold jewellery, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a gold crown, earrings and a necklace with a red-and-gold sari-like drape. Gold armlets and a gold backdrop frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-13December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a golden murti pair seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, a sacred thread, and a dark red garment, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and rests a hand on the other figure's arm. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues seated side by side in front of a red sequined backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident-like emblem at the edge of frame. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a white and gold-bordered sari, layered silver and gem necklaces, and a long braid wrapped in pink and yellow flower garlands. Both have jewelled earrings and bangles. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2014-09-02April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26November 06 20112011-11-06