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Photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues dressed in ornate jewellery and garlands against a vivid orange draped backdrop with a gilded arch above. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a golden trident, and has a rudraksha-style brown bead necklace over a silver-and-jewelled collar. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and white flower garlands, and holds a small green parrot perched near a decorative golden staff. Both statues have large jewelled earrings and kumkum on the forehead. No physical people are visible.

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September 05 20142014-09-05Two metal murti statues of deities stand before a red-orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, a jewelled necklace and garlands of red flowers and green leaves. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised golden hand.2013-04-18Close view of a pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop within a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a yellow garment with embroidered borders, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident; the figure on the right wears a black hair braid with white floral adornments, a purple and green sari, and multiple necklaces and earrings. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at the lower edges. These are statues, not people.2010-07-23April 13 20132013-04-13 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20092009-01-12May 11 20132013-05-11June 07 20132013-06-07June 24 20112011-06-24Two gilded metal deity murti stand against a shimmering gold-orange backdrop, decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a jewelled breastplate and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red flower crown, pearl necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a small ornate staff with a green bird-like ornament. The scene suggests a temple or ashram alcove dressed for worship.2011-11-24A close view of a metal murti pair seated before a green and gold shimmering backdrop with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, long rudraksha mala with a brown bead garland, and white flower garlands, holding a trident and raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold conical crown, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and white and red flower garlands, with a small green parrot perched near its hand. A brass kalasha-like pot sits in the foreground. The image is a photograph of deity murtis, with no people physically present.2013-05-04June 08 20132013-06-08A photograph of two metal deity murtis (utsava images) in a temple shrine before a gold-patterned curtain with an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left, a copper-toned deity murti, wears a red turban and red cloth, holds a golden trident (trishul) and a damaru-like drum with a snake motif, and has a bejeweled white-and-green ornamental armlet. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gemstone necklace and a green leaf or flower in her hand. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and beaded ornaments. No physical people are visible.2013-06-05