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Two white marble murti statues of Krishna and Radha stand side by side against a white wall. The left figure, Krishna, plays a bamboo flute and wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, a red silk dhoti with gold brocade, a green shawl and layered jewelled necklaces. The right figure, Radha, wears an ornate gold crown, a red and gold sari with gold border, gold armlets and jewellery, and holds a lotus bud, with a garland of yellow flowers and an orange cloth at her feet. A sconce light is visible at upper right. No physical people are present.

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November 13 20072007-11-13November 13 20072007-11-13July 30 20112011-07-30 +1 copiesMay 22 20092009-05-22A photograph of two painted white marble deity statues standing on rectangular bases on a grey carpeted floor in an unfinished hall. The foreground statue is a female deity in a coral-pink sari with gold trim, green sash, gold crown with a peacock-feather plume, gold necklace and earrings, raising one hand in a gesture of blessing while holding a stem with a green-and-pink flower. Behind it stands a second statue in yellow dhoti with a green shawl and purple garland, its hands raised near its face, playing a flute. Scaffolding, ladders, wooden crates and a person in orange and white clothing with a video camera are in the background. No living people are in the foreground beside the statues.2007-11-07Close photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side against a white draped backdrop under a stone architrave. The figure on the left has blue skin, a tall gold crown with a peacock feather, red lips, a red and gold garment, a diamond-studded necklace and belt, and holds a gold staff and a ceremonial fan-like object in one raised hand. The figure on the right has golden skin, a tall ornate golden crown, a dark green garment with gold trim, layered diamond-studded necklaces, and holds a golden ceremonial object. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and orange flowers. The statues are inanimate figures, not physical people. +2 copiesSeptember 07 20112011-09-07Photograph of three white-faced deity murtis displayed on a black-draped platform against a white wall during Diwali celebrations. The central figure is Krishna, wearing an orange and red dhoti, a tall orange-and-gold crown, a flute raised in his right hand, and garlands of white and red flowers. Beside him stands a female murti in a blue, orange and red bandhani-patterned skirt with an orange veil draped over her head, gold necklaces and a white and red flower garland. A third murti at left wears a red and gold sari and holds a staff. To the right, rows of small black stone figures in orange cloth sit on shelves. A wall lamp is mounted above. No living people are visible.2009-10-17Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23Two deity murtis seated side by side under a yellow-green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has dark hair, a peacock feather on a red headpiece, a gold-and-jewelled crown and a jewelled blue and gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold veil and red sari with gold jewellery and a red gem pendant, holding a white clay pot with a cotton wick. Both are adorned with fresh flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold pots of offerings are placed in front.2009-12-21Two white marble deity murtis stand on black pedestals against a white cinderblock wall. The figure on the left plays a bamboo flute and wears a golden crown with peacock feather, red and green silk garments and heavy gold jewellery. The figure on the right has a similar golden crown with peacock feather, red and gold sari with a gold border, layered necklaces and a raised hand in abhaya gesture. At the bottom edge, two blonde women in the audience look toward the murtis, and yellow and white flowers sit on the ledge.2007-11-112007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI