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A gilded deity murti seated in a shrine adorned with garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, holds a trident, and wears a jewelled silver-and-gold bodice with ornate necklaces; a veena rests against its shoulder. Beside it sits a second gilded figure in a crown with a jewelled necklace, holding a staff-like object. A brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top stands in the foreground against red silk drapery. No living people are visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Golden murti images of a deity pair seated before a flower-decorated arch framed in ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, jeweled silver-and-gold armour, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a heavy necklace. Red satin drapes cover the seat, garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers surround them, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. A ceremonial brass vessel and a golden ritual implement sit in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +1 copiesGolden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12August 01 20102010-08-01November 19 20092009-11-19Photograph of a gilded murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity form wears a red and pink turban, a trident in one hand and a ceremonial staff, with a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces; the female form wears a crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a nose ring. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a gold-decorated object appears at the lower right. The figures are statues, not living people, so no people are counted.2010-09-11A golden murti of a deity pair seated before a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a golden staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces, red and green gems and a sparkling embellished garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavily jewelled necklaces and earrings, holding a golden object. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJune 30 20092009-06-30November 11 20112011-11-11November 21 20102010-11-21