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Two ornately dressed metal deity murtis stand together on a gilded arched shrine with a red sparkling curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, and is draped in a blue lower garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange garment, and layered necklaces. Both are adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and an ornate gold lamp-like tray with green jewelled finials sits in front.

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Two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side on a raised pedestal before a red velvet backdrop with sparkling embroidery and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange sash, a blue lower garment, a jeweled necklace, and holds a silver staff topped with a cobra-like finial in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with white and red flower garlands, green leaves, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Offerings are arranged in front on a golden tray.2011-08-02July 08 20102010-07-08Two gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21Two golden murti statues of a deity pair stand against a red sequined curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a gold face, a dark stone-like bead necklace and a multi-strand garland of white flowers and red roses, and holds a trident-like staff with a snake and an open jewelled palm. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces and the same red and white rose garland. Green leaves are tucked into both garlands. No people are visible.2011-08-02A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain inside a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban-style crown, orange dhoti, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; the figure on the right wears a dark crown, maroon garment and layered white and gold necklaces. Both are adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands. A decorative gold frame with carved patterns surrounds them, and a blue curtain is visible at right edge. No physical people are present in the frame apart from a partly visible figure at far right edge, which appears to be a statue.2011-07-31A temple shrine with two gilded murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carvings. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, holds a staff-like ceremonial implement in one raised hand and shows an open palm gesture. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a green and gold garment and layered jewelry, with a red and white garland. Both are draped in garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves, with a silver offering tray with lit lamps and fruit set in front. At the lower right edge a partially visible golden figure wears a yellow turban.2011-08-02A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garland of yellow and red flowers, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a broad gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a dark red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a yellow and red garland. A large silver-toned peetha with a kalasha-like ornament sits below them, decorated with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31Two golden deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop. The figure at left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent-moon crown and a blue beaded necklace, one hand raised. The figure at right wears an orange and gold sari, a jewelled high crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, with a long dark braid. Beside them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Iconography is not clear enough to name a specific deity form, so these are described as deity murti. No people are present.2010-07-09June 24 20112011-06-24 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08Two golden deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch against a bright orange drape at a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red tilak and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-entwined staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue silk garment with a red and white flower garland, and carries a golden staff. Both are decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, and a green garland-covered kalasha or ornamental vessel stands in front of them. The scene shows deity murti worship, not people.2013-04-17 +2 copies