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Two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped platform in a covered temple hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, teal trousers, a gold sash, layered white and red bead necklaces and earrings, and holds a ornate mace-like staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right has long black hair, a jewelled headpiece, a blue and maroon sari, layered necklaces and a green parrot perched near the hand. White steps and a white wall are behind them. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of two gilded statues of a deity couple standing together in a covered outdoor space. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red garment, white and jewelled garland necklaces, and a teal and purple lower wrap, holding a gold trident-like staff and a drum-like instrument in raised hands. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with jewelled borders, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a gold staff with a small green parrot perched on it. A teal and orange cloth drapes the figures. Behind them are striped steps and a metal framework roof.2011-08-01A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped base in front of white-and-red steps and a covered hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with gold border, a sash and a heavy white and red-stone necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right has long black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled trim, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small staff. No living people are visible.2011-08-03Two large gilded utsava murtis of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth-draped platform under a temple canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, a teal dhoti, layered white and jewelled garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ritual implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver-embroidered borders, a dark braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, layered pearl necklaces and drop earrings. A small green parrot perches near the male figure's hand. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2011-08-02 +2 copiesA pair of gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a metal-roofed open pavilion. The male figure wears a yellow turban with a crescent ornament, red garment, teal and gold lower drapery, and a gold shawl, holding a drum-like hand implement and a long staff across his lap; the female figure wears a purple and dark blue sari with silver jewelry, long black hair, and a red blouse, with her hand raised. Both have layered white floral garlands and silver necklaces, and the purple cloth of their seat spreads below. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2011-08-03Two golden murti statues of a divine couple are seated together in a temple setting. The male figure wears an orange turban with jeweled ornament, a tall crown, white and red jeweled necklaces and a red garment, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a mace-like object. The female figure wears a blue sari, jeweled silver necklaces, earrings and a head ornament, and holds a green parrot-topped staff. Both are garlanded with red and white roses and yellow marigold garlands, seated on a purple cloth draped over a platform. A wooden shelter roof and a striped step are visible behind them.2011-07-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues seated side by side on a purple draped platform inside a covered pavilion. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent and a decorative crest, a red garment, a white and red jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a golden staff. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver embroidery, a dark red shawl, layered jewelled necklaces and a dark hair braid with jewelled ornaments. Both are draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands, and the male figure wears teal trousers with a gold anklet. A white and red striped step and a dark ceiling frame are visible behind them.2011-07-30Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-06-05Two gilded life-size statues of a deity pair seated side by side on a purple cloth draped platform under a dark roof. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown-like headdress, a red garment, a teal dhoti with gold border, and holds a golden mace-like staff; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with a maroon shawl, elaborate jewelled necklaces and a jewelled headpiece. Both are adorned with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and heavy ornaments. These are statues, not physical people.2011-07-30May 27 20132013-05-27Two golden statues seated side by side on a tiered white and red striped stepped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a golden implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold trim, layered ornate necklaces, earrings and red bangles, and holds one arm outward. Behind them is an open pillared hall, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti draped with a marigold garland. Potted plants flank the steps against orange walls.2011-08-02Two bronze-coloured processional murti figures seated side by side on a striped step, a male and a female deity. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown, a white dhoti edged in gold, a purple skirt-like lower drape, rudraksha-style beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff, a trident-like implement and a ceremonial gourd-shaped object. The female figure wears a dark red and gold brocade sari, layered silver-and-gem necklaces, a long braid and a bindi. Both have ornate earrings and jewellery. Background shows a pillared hall and a black cloth canopy. This is a photograph of deity murti; no living people are visible.2011-06-07Two golden statues stand side by side in a covered temple porch. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garments with a blue lower cloth, and ornate white and red beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped ornament. The female figure has long black hair, a crown-like headpiece, a deep blue and red sari, layered white beaded necklaces and red bangles. Behind them, a shrine with colourful deity murti and orange cloth hangings is visible through an opening. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02