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Two 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.

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Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side against a shimmering gold curtain in a temple. The left murti, with a trident in one hand and an open palm raised, wears an orange turban, orange cloth draped over the shoulder, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a decorated embellished hand covering. The right murti wears a crown of red and orange flowers, pearl and gold necklaces, a golden-orange sari, and holds a ceremonial staff, with yellow and white marigold garlands draped on both figures and red roses adorning them. No living people are visible.2011-11-24 +1 copiesMay 01 20122012-05-01June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesClose 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.2010-07-23Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a gold-draped backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, wears a red shawl, a tall ornate crown with pearls, and a large jeweled necklace and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a blue blouse, a red skirt, a rich silver necklace and a crown of red roses and white flowers. Both are adorned with green leaf garlands and jewelry. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not of people.2011-09-19April 08 20132013-04-08February 20 20132013-02-20Two gilded deity murti figures in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a large layered jeweled necklace. It holds a trident-like gold staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold ornamented necklace, a nose ring and a blue patterned garment, with one hand raised. Yellow, red and purple flower garlands drape across the frame. These are statues, not living people, and no human candidate is visible.2010-10-09Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copies