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A festival procession image centred on a pair of gilded deity murti standing side by side against a backdrop of thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti-style garment, a layered necklace and a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a maroon sari with gold border, and a long beaded necklace. Brightly patterned colourful cloth hangs at the edges, and a pink flower lies at the base. No physical people are visible.

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November 18 20102010-11-18Close photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.2013-04-21April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden murti pair seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold necklace, a sacred thread, and a dark red garment, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a dark red sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and rests a hand on the other figure's arm. These are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis are decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with jewelled ornaments, a maroon garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue garment, and matching jewelled necklaces and earrings. Both faces show red lips and dark eyes. The setting resembles a pada puja arrangement of flowers around the murtis.2010-11-18 +1 copiesTwo metal utsava murtis stand side by side on a red-draped platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall white conical crown, a white floral necklace with a central medallion, layered beaded necklaces, and a striped green-and-red dhoti. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a red-orange sari. An orange cloth hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-11July 16 20132013-07-16