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Photograph of two golden metal murti of a Hindu deity couple, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a veil, both decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male murti wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the female murti wears a gold necklace, jeweled earrings and an orange-and-gold sari. They stand beneath a gold arched canopy with orange draping in a temple setting, consistent with a procession or ritual display. No living people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of two deity murti figures seated side by side and dressed in orange garments, framed by garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, red and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces with ornate silver-white embellishments on the arms and hands. The figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown, large jeweled earrings, multiple gold and bead necklaces and a green parrot-like bird perched on a raised hand. Both faces are gold-toned with red lips and red bindi marks. The background is dense with flower garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped seat under an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, golden armour-like garments and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden lingam-form object with a tripundra marking and a red garland. The backdrop is a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands.2010-10-16A photograph of two decorated murti figures seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled gauntlet-style hand covering, holding a gold trident. The figure on the right has long dark hair under an ornate crown, wears an orange garment with gold trim, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot-like bird on the raised hand. Both murtis are dressed in saffron-orange cloth and heavy silver and gold ornaments.2010-12-27Close view of a pair of decorated metal deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, red robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and jeweled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a green stone-accented object. Beside it, a figure with a jeweled crown and red sari-like garment wears layered gold and bead necklaces and large earrings. A trident-like ceremonial object appears at lower left and a red curtain backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-28A temple shrine holds two decorated murtis seated side by side on a golden pedestal, framed by long garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears an orange dhoti with a lavender silk sash, a silver-patterned bejewelled torso covering, a tall crown and a large necklace, and holds a staff. The female figure wears a green and red sari, a jewelled crown and layered silver necklaces. Red roses and pink flowers are draped across the centre, and stone carved pillars surround the shrine.A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange cloth, seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand, and wears a dark rudraksha mala with heavy gold and gem necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold headdress, large earrings, layered white beaded and gold necklaces, and holds a small green parrot perched on a raised hand. Both are decorated with jewelled silver-and-stone armbands and ornate bodices. No living people are visible.2010-12-27Photograph of a deity murti pair in a temple shrine, two gilded figures heavily decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, ornate white and gold necklaces and holds a ceremonial staff; the figure on the right wears a blue embroidered garment, a tall crown and a long dark braid. Ornate golden arch behind, green drape, lit oil lamps at the base, and a small figure at the bottom in front of the statues. Watermarked archive photo text is omitted from the description. No living people visible.2011-11-30Photograph of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned for a procession or festival and set in a golden arched shrine. The male murti wears a jewelled orange-and-gold crown with a trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala, and an orange garment. The female murti wears a sheer gold veil, a red-and-gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a nose ring, and holds a small green parrot figure. Both are framed by garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with orange and gold silk drapery behind them.2011-12-05Two golden deity murti figures on a procession vehicle, framed by an ornate gold arch and draped in long garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The male figure wears a multicoloured braided turban with a crescent ornament, a trident-like staff in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces with rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a purple and blue silk sari, a jewelled crown and an embellished nose ring with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Their hands are raised in gesture. The scene reflects a festival procession with dense floral decoration and a dark velvet backdrop.2008-12-28 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine deity murti pair framed by a gold arch and draped with long garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a golden crown, a silver necklace and a trident in hand, with a second figure in green garments and silver jewellery beside it. A lamp-like brass vessel and a small lingam form sit before them on a white base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-29November 24 20112011-11-24October 08 20132013-10-08