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A 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.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA golden murti pair seated on a throne-like seat framed by a curved arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The left figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a trident in hand and ornate jewelled gold armour and necklaces. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces and holds a veena with a wooden resonator. Gold oil lamps and a brass kalasha-like vessel stand in the foreground. These are deity murtis, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesTwo 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.2010-10-16March 03 20112011-03-03Two 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.2010-07-25A photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised seat, one holding a trident-like staff and the other a veena-like instrument. Both wear red and orange garments, orange headdresses, and heavy gold necklaces. They are framed by an arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers, with a golden kalasha-like vessel with red garland in front and brass oil lamps on both sides. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat, framed by a gold arch and garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the right figure wears a tall crown, rich gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena. Between them sits a tall golden shivalinga decorated with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and red draped cloth fills the background.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a richly decorated temple shrine featuring two gilded metal murti figures seated before a golden arch framed with garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The left figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold armour and carries a trident and a small drum, while the right figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge and the stone pillars of the sanctum surround them. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-10-16 +2 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.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies