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Close view of golden metal deity murti adorned with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The left figure wears an orange and gold turban with a white cord, holds a silver trident, and has a white-painted raised hand. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold necklaces and holds a small bird-shaped ornament. Gold arched background with lights. Statues only, no physical people visible.

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November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesGolden murti statues of Hindu deities, richly decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, purple, yellow and white. The left figure holds a golden trident (trishul) and wears a saffron-orange turban with a gold ornament at the forehead. The right figure wears a gold crown, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden object in its hand. A gold-embossed backdrop frames the scene. These are statues, not living people.2013-11-05Two metal deity murtis, gilded or copper-toned, stand in a temple setting before a golden draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a silver trident, and wears a white-and-green jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with red and gold embellishments, a heavy layered jewelled necklace, earrings, and holds a silver lotus or mace-like object with a green leaf. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green foliage.2011-10-14December 16 20112011-12-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple, decorated with jewelled ornaments and white jasmine garlands with purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and has a bejewelled sash across its chest; the right figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled band and orange-gold garments.2009-06-03Two metal murti statues of deities stand before an orange silk backdrop with a gold arched frame. The figure on the left, in a striped red and gold turban with beaded tassels, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff in one hand and a gold mudra hand raised; he wears rose garlands, rudraksha-style beads and a white beaded necklace. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings and layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a small flame-like object and a ritual item. Both are adorned with red rose garlands and yellow marigolds. No physical people are visible.2013-09-20June 21 20132013-06-21Photograph of two bronze deity murtis in a gold-framed shrine niche before a gold shimmering curtain. The left figure wears a red turban with a tilak, holds a golden trident and a snake-topped staff, and wears a jewelled necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a bangled arm. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings and layered gem-studded necklaces. A small green parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Ornate gold framing and a jewelled palm detail complete the scene.2013-05-31December 13 20112011-12-13December 04 20112011-12-04Two copper-toned metal murti statues of deities stand side by side, adorned with elaborate jeweled ornaments, necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and purple. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and a white jeweled hand design, holding a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, a deep blue garment with gold waistband, and holds a golden staff. A yellow cloth backdrop frames the statues. These are statues, not people; no living person is visible.2011-01-28A festival procession image of two golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a decorated ratha or palanquin, framed by a gold arch and a green cloth canopy. The murti are adorned with rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a red turban with an orange shawl and heavy red and green jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a gold and maroon sari, a crown-like headdress and layered ornaments. Pink draped cloth covers the base, and a stone pillar and temple architecture frame the scene at right.2013-01-02