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Two golden metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side under a golden arched niche with red drapery behind them. The left figure wears a red turban and red garments, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The right figure wears a tall crown, a layered jewelled necklace, and a red-and-gold sari. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the lower right, a golden tray holds an orange offering and green leaves, with a brass lamp at the edge. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.

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July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side before an orange and gold draped backdrop with a gilded arch. The left figure, a male deity form, has a red turban with a jewelled crown, a trident held in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments; the right figure wears a red sari, a jewelled crown and a red-and-white floral garland. Both are adorned with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is physically present.2011-07-26June 18 20092009-06-18Two large metallic-finished murti figures sit side by side against a draped copper-brown fabric backdrop framed by ornate gold repousse. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident held in one hand, wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, large earrings and a jewelled hand covering. The figure on the right wears a tall black crown with gem and rhinestone ornaments and an orange silk garment. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers and adorned with jewellery, and a green parrot perches near the central lotus-shaped hand. Deity murti, no living people visible.2013-04-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform before a deep red curtain, beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold ornament, holds a golden trident, and has a bright red mouth and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a rich red and gold garment with layered beaded necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents. A gold kalasha-style lamp stands at the right edge beside carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-11-03March 14 20132013-03-14Golden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Photograph of a pair of golden-faced deity murtis seated in a gilded arched shrine niche before a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment, holding a gold trident and a staff, and is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a black and gold crown with circular red and gold motifs, a magenta and purple sari, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both wear large jewelled earrings, and red and yellow garlands drape from their shoulders. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, with a raised palm gesture; it is adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings and a garland of white flowers, and holds a green parrot on a stand. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. The setting resembles a temple shrine or altar with alankaram decoration.2013-05-10A photograph of two large golden-hued deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a red mark on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and pink sari with ornate silver jewellery, a jewelled headdress and a garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over the shoulder. A woven basket with decorative offerings sits in the foreground.2011-01-21October 08 20132013-10-08