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A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped seat under an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, golden armour-like garments and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden lingam-form object with a tripundra marking and a red garland. The backdrop is a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands.

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A 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.2010-10-16Two ornate deity murti figures are seated side by side on a decorated throne within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown with a red emblem, holding a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in abhaya gesture, with a veena across its lap; the figure on the right wears a black crown and gold jewellery. Both are dressed in red silk with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a large garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frames them. A brass kalasha and brass oil lamps stand in front, with red cloth backdrop and carved stone walls around. No people are visible.2010-10-16Two gilded murti figures of deities are seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like platform framed by an arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident-like staff and wears gold necklaces and a red garland; the figure on the right wears a tall dark crown, holds a veena and has a red garment and layered gold jewellery. A golden shivalinga with a stripe motif stands in front of them, and brass oil lamps flank the arch. The setting is a temple shrine with carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat before a lavishly garlanded arch. The murti on the left holds a trident and a raised hand gesture, wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the murti on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a tall crown-style headdress. Both are draped in deep red silk, with garlands in red, yellow, green and purple flowers forming a rainbow-like backdrop. A golden kalasha-style pot with a lingam-shaped top stands in front of them, flanked by brass oil lamps. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living 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.2010-10-16A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side in a shrine, decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like ornamental object, and has a gold necklace with red and green gemstones. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and a long gold necklace with red stones, and holds a veena. A brass lamp with a bird finial stands at the right edge and a gold kalasha-style object sits in front. The background is carved stone with a gold arch frame. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16A golden murti pair seated on a decorated throne in a temple shrine, framed by an arched gold surround and a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and a tall gold crown, holds a trident-like staff, and wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The right figure wears a golden crown, a red garment and rich jewelled necklaces, holding a veena-like stringed instrument with a gourd resonator. Red silk drapes below, a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a flower garland stands in front, and brass oil lamps flank the sides. Deity murti, no living people visible.2010-10-16Two 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.2010-10-16A 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.2010-10-16Two golden deity murtis seated together on a decorated pedestal within a gilded arch in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and holds a trident and a small golden object, with a golden kalasha-shaped vessel before him. The figure on the right wears a gold headdress, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a veena across the lap. Both are adorned with floral garlands in bands of red, yellow, green and purple, and a tall golden lingam with a garland stands in front. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and red drapery forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-10-16Golden murti of a deity pair seated on a raised golden pedestal inside an ornate temple shrine, decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers forming an arch behind them. The taller figure wears a red turban and carries a trident; the companion figure wears a golden crown and jewelled earrings. Both wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and sit above a red silk drape. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a flower garland, flanked by gold oil lamps and a small ganesha figure with offerings.2009-12-30Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a pair of deity murti seated on a golden throne-like pedestal, framed by a golden arch and a wide arc of garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The central figure wears an orange and gold turban-style headdress and ornate gold and white jewelry; the figure beside wears a red and gold crown and gold necklaces, both seated on a red silk cloth. A cylindrical gold vessel with a Shiva-linga style form sits before them, with brass oil lamps flanking the shrine. Stone temple pillars with carved detail surround the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene; the small figure at the base is a statue.2010-10-16