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Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti statues in a temple shrine, set against a deep red curtain and garlanded with marigolds and roses. The statue on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brow ornament, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden trident (trishul) upright in a jewelled hand. The statue on the right has a long dark hair braid, a nose ring, rubies and emerald-set jewellery, and a red-and-gold garment. Both are adorned with gemstone-studded silver-gold ornaments. Gold-coloured shrine framing edges the scene at left. Deity murti, not living people.

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July 08 20102010-07-08Close 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.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28April 04 20132013-04-04Close-up photograph of two golden metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and a crescent moon, a jewelled blue and red blouse, layered beaded and gem necklaces, and raises one hand near the chin. The figure on the right wears a tall black-haired crown studded with white and pink jewels, large earrings, a nose ring, and an orange sari with gem necklaces. A red velvet backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a trident-like golden staff appear at the edges.2010-07-08Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13July 08 20102010-07-08Close-up of two ornately decorated golden deity murti figures adorned with jeweled jewelry. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a yellow embroidered garment with blue and green beadwork, and raises one hand in a gesture. The right figure wears a black headdress with pearl and white flower decorations, pearl necklaces, and a purple cloth. Both have red lips and large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Garlands of green leaves and pink and red flowers surround them, with a golden trident-like object at the left edge against a black backdrop.2009-07-21June 13 20132013-06-13September 30 20112011-09-30Two large metal murti figures of a deity pair are seated side by side against a gold brocade curtain framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a trident in one raised hand, a brown garment and layered beaded and jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled gold crown, a blue garment with gold border, red flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm, and a long jeweled necklace. Both are decorated with colorful gemstone ornaments.2013-06-15 +1 copies