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A golden metal deity murti pair in an arched shrine, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, purple and red. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident, its hand raised in a blessing gesture. The companion figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a pink and orange sari with silver borders, a red garland, layered gold necklaces and large earrings. A golden arch frames the scene against a deep blue backdrop.

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December 31 20082008-12-31Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31Two golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of two gilded deity murtis inside an arched golden frame against a teal drapery backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown with a crescent, holds a trident, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and bangles. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a striped green and maroon garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers. The setting suggests a shrine display of deity murtis rather than living people.2009-06-29July 08 20102010-07-08November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesClose view of a pair of gilded metal murtis in an ornate temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and heavy jeweled necklaces, holding a golden trident with a jeweled hand. Beside it stands a figure with a tall dark headdress, ornate jeweled necklaces and a red and yellow flower garland draped over the shoulder. Both are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Two large metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side, adorned with orange-saffron draped garments, silver and jewelled ornaments, rudraksha beads, and crowns. The figure on the left holds a trident and a silver-decorated hand gesture, wearing an orange turban and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears an orange sari-like garment, a crown with jewelled necklaces, and holds a small green parrot. Behind them is a dense arrangement of marigold garlands in yellow, red, and purple, with green foliage framing the scene. These are statues, not living people. Sacred decoration of the murtis.2010-12-27Two large metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side, decorated with heavy floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta blooms, and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and red garments; he holds a golden trident. The female figure wears an ornate silver crown, red attire, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A red velvet canopy sits behind them under a gold-decorated arch. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Two golden statues of a deity pair seated side by side on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled armbands, with a jewelled crown above. The figure on the right wears orange draped clothing, layered gold and white necklaces, large earrings and a dark crown, and raises a small green parrot on one hand. A golden arch frames the background. These are statues, not physical people.2010-12-27June 29 20092009-06-29