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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.

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Two 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.2011-08-02Two 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.2011-08-02Two gilded murti statues seated side by side in a temple shrine against a red sparkling curtain framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jeweled ornamental mala, holds a ceremonial staff topped with a serpent-like finial, and raises a hand with jeweled design. The figure on the right wears a dark crown-like headdress, a green and orange sari with gold border, and a layered necklace. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands and green leaves.2011-08-02Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of deities stand before a vivid orange-red silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch with floral carvings. The figure on the left wears a crown-like headdress with a crescent ornament, a dark green garment with a red-and-gold embroidered collar, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk sari-style dress and white flower garlands, and holds a curved implement. A copper kalasha pot stands at the left edge, with green leaves and flowers at the bottom. Strings of white flowers and pearl-like beads drape both figures. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine altar. These are statues, not physical people.2012-05-15Two gilded murti statues of deities stand side by side before a red sequined drape framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a white sacred thread, a golden trident-topped staff held in one hand and a jewelled open hand raised in blessing, with layered gold and gem necklaces and a garland of red roses and white flowers. The right figure wears a tall black crown, a green and gold sari-style garment, and carries a lotus-shaped object, also draped in a garland of red and white flowers with green leaves. Both faces are painted with red lips and bindu marks. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02July 08 20102010-07-08October 07 20112011-10-07Two ornate metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep red velvet curtain framed by gilded arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with crescent moon, an orange turban, green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in hand, with a cobra over the shoulder. The right figure has a dark swept-up headdress, pearl and gem earrings, a red and yellow flower garland and orange sari-like drape. Both are richly adorned with jewellery and garlands. These are deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-16A pair of gilded deity murtis stands before a red sparkling curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver trident-like staff; the figure on the right has a tall black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold sari and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The scene reads as a temple altar display of deity murtis.2011-08-02December 13 20092009-12-13A pair of ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated before a red draped backdrop framed by gold carved arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent-topped crown, yellow garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a black hair crown with jewelled ornaments, orange-gold sari, pearl necklaces and sits beside it. Both have garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped over their shoulders and arms. The image is a photograph of statues rather than living people.2010-02-20A gilded metal murti of a deity pair seated before a red sequined curtain within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy layered necklaces, and a dense jewelled garland of white and red flowers, holding a staff-like ornament in one raised hand and a jewelled palm-shaped hand gesture in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall black headdress with a silver ornament, a green and gold sari with a jewelled necklace, and a red and white flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh greenery and flowers. No physical people are visible.2011-08-02