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A golden metal deity murti pair seated within a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban topped with a crown and crescent, a trident in one hand and a damaru or similar ceremonial object raised in the other, with a gold garland and bead necklaces. The female figure wears a black headdress, a green and white saree with gold jewellery and multiple beaded necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands.

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A photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues seated side by side in a gilded arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a crown with a crescent, layered jeweled necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like ritual object with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and white sari, jeweled necklaces and earrings, and holds a lotus-like hand gesture with a flower garland. Both figures have gold-toned faces. No living people are visible.2010-02-05Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03A gilded deity murti pair framed in an ornate golden arch against red drapery. The central male figure wears an orange turban-style crown with silver ornaments and a crescent, holds a damaru drum and a trident, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a red garment. Beside him, the female figure wears a black hair crown with jewelled pieces, heavy multi-strand necklaces, a green and red sari and elaborate earrings. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arms and frame. No physical people are present; these are statues shown in a temple shrine.2010-02-03A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace. The figure on the right wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-02-05Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29August 15 20172017-08-15 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti pair in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a silver chest adornment and layered necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement, with yellow and purple garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown with pearl-like ornaments, jewelled necklaces and a green sari with red border, holding a lotus-like object and a flower garland. These are statues, not living people.2010-02-03Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated on a throne-like dais before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The male figure holds a golden trident and wears a purple and orange turban, red garment, and a garland of pink, yellow and white flowers. The female figure wears an orange sari, a black braided hairstyle with gold headpiece, and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small lotus-like object. Both are draped in marigold and rose garlands. The statues are deity murti, not living people, and no people are physically present.2009-06-15January 25 20132013-01-25Two ornately decorated murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an arched gold-framed shrine niche before deep maroon velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled crown, a green bodice with layered silver-white necklaces, and holds a trident and a ritual staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with jeweled ornaments, an orange sari, a purple skirt, and heavy necklaces, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over both figures. Statues are shown, not living people; the scene reads as a deity murti display during worship.2009-12-16