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Two golden murti statues of a deity and consort sit enthroned together in a shrine, framed by garlands of yellow and red marigold flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears an orange and red turban, a silver necklace, and holds a golden staff, while the female figure wears an orange sari, layered silver necklaces, and a gold crown. Brass oil lamps flank both sides, and a carved gold cobra hood with a red cloth sits at the base of the throne. Red drapery hangs behind the figures.

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A temple shrine photograph showing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess in a decorated niche, the male figure in orange and red with a crown, holding a trident and a staff, and the female figure in red and gold with a crown and jewellery, both framed by a garland arch of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A cobra hood stands above a golden base, with brass oil lamps (diyas) on both sides and a gold-framed torana arch overhead. In front, a small white-clothed seated figure in orange robes sits on a white draped platform with brass lamps and offering bowls; the figure is a statue or small murti rather than a physical person. No physical people are present in the scene.2010-07-25A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of ornate gold-and-red painted deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and red garment with a bead necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari and red-and-gold jewellery, and holds a large cobra-hooded ceremonial object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated priest in an orange-brown robe sits at the base in front of a white and gold cloth with brass vessels. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No identifiable person is clearly visible as a candidate for a person.2010-07-25March 03 20112011-03-03July 25 20102010-07-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a red-draped platform inside a temple shrine. The central figure wears a gold and silver ornamented crown, gold armour-like chest plate, a trident-like staff and a silver-and-gold ceremonial garment, and holds a veena-like instrument across the lap; a second figure beside it wears a gold crown and jewelled necklaces. A large arched backdrop of marigolds and garlands in red, yellow, green and purple frames them. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and red garlands drape the base. No people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. The male deity figure wears a red and gold crown, a red and gold garment, a red-and-white ornamented necklace and a gold-tipped trident-like staff in one hand, while raising the other in blessing. The female figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, an ornate headdress and bangles, with one arm extended. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures. In front stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with green leaves and red roses, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-13 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated on a green satin-draped platform inside a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch with red velvet backdrop. The male deity murti wears an orange turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident and a small gold vessel, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The female murti in orange-red silk and layered gold-and-gem jewellery holds a gold lotus-like object. A gold lamp stand with a peacock-shaped base stands at left, and a gold nandi-like bull figure with garlands sits at lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-12Two gilded deity murtis seated together on a red satin-draped dais within a golden arched niche, framed by a fan of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, a trident is held in one hand, and a gold-and-red adorned costume with layered necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown and holds a vina-like stringed instrument across the lap, with a crimson pot at its side. A golden shivalinga stands in front of the dais, decorated with a red garland, and tall brass oil lamps flank the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine during a darshan event. Two deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female, sit on a red throne adorned with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, red, pink and green. Silver oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a large silver-toned bowl and offering vessels are placed on the platform in front. Below, in the foreground, a small figure in white and saffron-brown robes sits on a raised seat, while a gold-bordered cloth and garlands surround the base. Red drapes and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No living people are clearly visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated throne inside a temple shrine. The murti on the left wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff; the murti on the right wears a tall black and gold crown and holds a vina-like stringed instrument. Both are draped in deep red silk and framed by a semicircular arch of marigolds and garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a vibhuti-marked face sits in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on pedestals. Dense floral decoration and rich red fabric dominate the scene. No people are visible.2010-10-16