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Two gilded metal deity murtis are richly decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and magenta blossoms, purple flowers and white jasmine strands framed by green leaves. The left figure wears a tall golden crown, layered silver-and-gold necklaces, a golden hand ornament and an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder; the right figure wears a smaller golden crown, silver necklaces and earrings. Both have red lips and forehead markings. The scene is a floral alankaram decoration, with no people visible.

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November 18 20102010-11-18Two metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21Two gilded deity murtis, one larger and one smaller, are dressed in heavy silver and gold jewellery and densely decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves. The larger murti wears a tall golden crown, holds a red fruit in one hand and has its other hand raised in a gold mudra. A small brass oil lamp stands at left, and a green cloth hangs behind. A partial figure in white stands at the left edge. The photo appears to show a temple alankaram arrangement.2013-11-09Two 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.2013-04-21July 19 20132013-07-19November 10 20132013-11-10Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 10 20132013-11-10Two metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose 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 copies