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A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold-toned stonework holds two metal deity murtis in front of a red drape. The left figure wears an orange turban-crown, a pink dhoti-like garment, a layered silver necklace and earrings, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The right figure wears a blue and purple sari with a silver necklace, earrings and a dark braided hairstyle. Both are garlanded with yellow and white flowers and purple blossoms. In the foreground a brass pitha holds a tray with lit wicks and leaves. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine.

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Golden metallic murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown and crescent ornament, pink garment, dark bejewelled chest piece and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand implement. The female figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a black jewelled headdress. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a small golden Nandi-like or naga-hooded pedestal with an orange-wrapped element and garlands, and a decorative golden base. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis standing side by side within a gilded arch framed by red drapes. The figure on the left has an orange and gold crown, gold earrings, a black-and-gold necklace, and pink and blue garments, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, gold jewellery, a blue and purple sari, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers. In front stands a smaller black stone linga with an orange cloth wrap and a cobra-hood canopy, decorated with garlands and sitting on a gold-banded base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the carved stone pillars are visible around the shrine. No people are present.2010-02-09January 14 20102010-01-14A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25December 16 20102010-12-16September 22 20092009-09-22A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-11-09Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15Two gilded murtis of a divine couple sit within a gold arched frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink and red turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bindi, multi-strand necklaces, rudraksha beads and a teal garment, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a pink silk sari with silver jewellery, a white flower crown and a long floral garland of yellow, purple and pink blossoms hangs from her shoulder. Their hands rest on a silver tray with small oil lamps or offerings in front of them. The murtis are statues, not living people, and the scene shows a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-12-16July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate gold arch framing a red backdrop. Two painted deity murti stand tall: the left figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a drum-like instrument, and wears a pink and navy garment with a jewelled necklace; the right figure wears a blue and purple sari with a jewelled headpiece. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands in blessing, under a snake-hooded canopy and a white cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and offering plates lie at the base. No living people are visible.2010-02-09 +1 copiesAugust 03 20102010-08-03