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Two silver-toned deity murtis or decorated statues are seated side by side against a deep maroon curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crest and crescent ornament, a green garment, and red lip paint, with one hand raised near the face. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with a feather, a pink garment, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces, with a red nose ring and red lips. Both are adorned with jeweled earrings, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and ornate jewelry. These are statues, not physical people, and the scene shows a decorated deity arrangement.

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Close view of two silver-gilded deity murtis decorated for an alankar. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown above, a red and gold garment, and a large jeweled necklace, holding a golden staff to the chin. The figure on the right has a dark tiered hairstyle with jeweled ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and large jeweled earrings, with a white garment and layered jeweled necklaces. Red velvet drapery forms the backdrop, with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves at the edges.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, a pale gold face with red lips, a raised hand near the chin, and a blue garment with a jewelled collar. The figure on the right has a gold face with a nose ring, a dark elaborate headdress with pearl and jewel decorations, and a layered jewelled necklace. Red drapery forms the background and fresh flower garlands appear at the edges. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-07-08Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07December 13 20072007-12-13Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side before a golden backdrop with ornate gold fabric and an arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red and gold brocade-style garment, pearl-and-bead embroidered armour-like chest piece, and orange shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a green garment, layered white pearl necklaces, and holds a staff-like ornament with a green leaf-shaped finial. Both are garlanded with white flowers, pink and purple blossoms. The scene is lit warmly at night in a temple setting.2011-11-25June 29 20072007-06-29 +2 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesJune 27 20092009-06-27Close-up photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues in a temple setting against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban with a jeweled crown and crescent ornament, a red-orange garment, multiple jeweled necklaces and a raised hand holding a small staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and orange sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Fresh yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge, and a gold-toned ornament is visible in the upper right corner.2010-09-15The figure on the left has a red and gold turban-like crown, a raised golden hand, and a wide stone necklace with jewelled pendants. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jewelled crown with a red gem, a pearl necklace and red bead mala, and holds a ceremonial object. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape both murtis, and a small green parrot perches near the central hand. No physical people are visible.2013-07-04June 17 20092009-06-17Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban and holds a golden staff with a small green finial, draped in red garland and orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a nose ring, earrings, and a red flower garland over gold and jeweled necklaces, with a saree-like pale border. No physical people are visible; both are statue-like murtis.2011-11-01