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Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.

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December 09 20112011-12-09Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesClose photograph of two metal deity murtis, a pair of gilded processional idols, framed by dense garlands of red roses, orange and yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like headpiece, a deep maroon garment, layered pink and green gemstone necklaces and a golden hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue garment with gold trim, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a raised hand. Both faces are polished gold-toned metal with painted eyes and lips. Their arrangement suggests a puja or padapuja setting, decorated with floral adornment.2010-11-18 +2 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24Close photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side amid dense floral decoration. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a maroon dhoti-style cloth, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon sari and heavy bridal-style jewellery, with bangles on the arm. Both are framed by garlands of purple flowers, yellow marigold strands and red roses, with a green leafy backdrop. These are statues, not living people, and the image is an archive photograph of a temple-style decorated deity display.2013-04-24November 06 20112011-11-06Two metal murti figures of a deity couple seated side by side, decorated for worship. The left figure has a golden face, an orange turban and a jewelled crown with a sunburst-like headpiece, wearing gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure has a silver-toned face, a tall jewelled crown, and wears a deep maroon sari with a diamond-studded necklace and blue stone ornaments. Both are surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with green foliage, with a glimpse of gold elsewhere at the top. No physical people are visible; this is a photograph of statues decorated for a festival or puja.2013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 09 20112011-12-09 +1 copiesA gilded metal murti pair seated side by side, surrounded by red roses, white flowers, green leaves and garlands of purple and yellow blooms. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, rich red silk with gold border, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and holds a hand near the chest. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated puja display of deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-24