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Golden-hued metal murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces, and orange-gold silk; he holds a trident. The figure on right wears a jewelled conical crown, layered necklaces and a red-gold sari, with a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a small gold-toned shield-shaped plate with green stones and a golden vessel rests beneath a folded orange cloth. Deity murti, not living people; no identifiable a person depiction is visible.

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A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side under a gold arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a trident rests against its arm, and it is adorned with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red-and-white garland. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, large earrings, multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A small green parrot perches on the raised hand of the right figure. Both statues have embellished gold and jewel-studded clothing, and the scene is set in a temple sanctum with carved stone pillars at the left edge.2010-11-03Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine set against a red velvet backdrop within a gold-carved arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces and a tilak on the forehead, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings and a heavy gold necklace. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden shield-like object with green gemstone accents sits in front.2010-08-06A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under a red velvet canopy inside an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled crown, carries a trident, and is heavily adorned with diamond-studded necklaces and a jewelled hand. The right figure wears a jewelled conical crown, layered gem necklaces and a golden-brown sari. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. A small green parrot perches on a golden stand between them, and a bejewelled nagaraja-style hood appears below. In the foreground a partially visible person in an orange turban sits before the figures.2010-11-03A golden metal murti pair of a male and female deity seated together under a gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident, and has a blue bodice and layered jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a black-tressed crown, an orange sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped across the frame. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08Two 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.2013-03-29April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesA photograph of a gilded shrine containing a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side on a silver peetha before a deep orange silk backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The figure on the left has a red and gold crown, a trident in one raised hand, and a purple garment with a large rudraksha mala across the chest. The figure on the right wears a red crown, a green blouse and bodice, a white pearl necklace, and a garland of red roses draped over the shoulder. Both wear green and red stone earrings, and red rose garlands surround the base of the peetha. No people are visible.2013-06-22 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15