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Two metal murti statues of deities are shown in close view, decorated for worship. The figure on the left has a tall conical crown with a white cloth wrapped around it and a gold-coloured sash, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, and large jeweled earrings. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown with red and green gem inlays and jeweled earrings. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands, and a red cloth backdrop with carved gold architecture frames them. No people are visible in the frame.

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July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesClose photograph of two metal murti statues in a temple shrine, decorated with white and red flower garlands. The left figure, a gold-toned deity, wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a tall conical crown, jewelled earrings and a sequined collar. The right figure, a silver-toned deity with a tall ornate crown and jewelled earrings, is also garlanded. A red cloth hangs in the background and carved stone pillars frame the scene. A small red mark is visible on each forehead.2008-11-11October 20 20062006-10-20October 28 20062006-10-28January 01 20112011-01-01December 10 20072007-12-10Photograph of two golden metal murti figures of deities shown close-up under a canopy of dried palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament and a tall silver-and-gold headpiece, a red kumkum dot on the forehead, and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, gold jewelled ornaments, and a pearl necklace. White and red flower garlands drape across both figures. A gold trident-like ornament is visible at the right edge.2007-05-28Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23October 09 20062006-10-09Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08November 05 20062006-11-05