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Two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine alcove framed by a garland arch of red, yellow, green and purple flowers. The murti on the left wears an orange turban, a decorated silver-and-gold breastplate, a red-stoned necklace and holds a trident-like staff and a small vessel. The murti on the right wears a dark crown, a tiered jewelled necklace and a golden shawl, and holds a veena-like instrument with a round wooden resonator. A gold kalasha-shaped pillar stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on the left and right, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated on a dais framed by a golden arch and a band of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and purple. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a gold crown and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and rests a stringed instrument, a veena, on its lap. Both are adorned with layered gold necklaces and wear red silk draped garments. In front stands a gold shivalinga-style vessel with a decorated base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a red curtain hangs behind it.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.2010-10-16A photograph of a shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side on a golden base, one wearing an orange and red turban with a crown-like headdress and holding a staff, the other with a tall crown and holding a veena-like instrument. Both are richly adorned with gold necklaces, jewelled ornaments and red silk drapery. Their seat is decorated with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small gold lingam-shaped object stand in front. Flanking the shrine are tall brass oil lamps in the temple style. A small portrait of a bearded figure in a green turban appears at the base of the altar. No physical people are visible.2010-10-16Photograph 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 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 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.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesTwo gilded murti figures, a male and a female deity, seated side by side on a golden-draped throne within an arched gold frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a long ceremonial necklace and a golden crown-like headpiece, holding a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a veena. Behind them is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with red drapery, brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel in front. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues are seated side by side on a decorated stage, adorned with dense red, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands arranged in a rainbow backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a large trident-like weapon rests beside it, and it is draped in jeweled white and gold garments; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a veena across the front. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a golden kalasha-like pot and temple pillars. No living people are visible.2010-10-16Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, gold ornaments and a white embroidered garment, and holds a gold trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers form a rainbow backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a red satin cloth drapes the seat, and a gold kalasha-style vessel with a beaded garland sits at the front.2010-10-16