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Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange turban and a female figure with long black hair and jewelled headpiece, sit side by side on a striped step before a temple hall. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears red and gold garments with a white jewelled necklace; the female figure wears a red and blue sari with layered pearl necklaces. Behind them, a shrine with colourful decorations and a lit lamp is visible through an open doorway. No physical people are present.

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Two 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.2011-08-02A pair of golden statues of a deity couple sit on a raised platform inside a temple pavilion with a corrugated roof. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garments with a gold waistband, a large layered white and red floral necklace, and holds a trident-like staff with a damaru-style ornament. The female figure wears a dark purple sari with gold border, a long black braid, a white beaded necklace, and a gold headpiece. Both have red lips and gold earrings. Behind them, an inner shrine shows colourful deity murtis and red and gold decorations. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02Two gilded statues of a deity couple sit on a raised stone platform at a temple entrance. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, layered white and gold beaded necklaces, and holds a golden trident. The female figure has long black hair with a jewelled headpiece, red and blue sari fabric, and ornate silver necklaces and bangles. A shaded pillared hall behind them opens to a shrine with a deity murti, colourful cloth and garlands. No living people are visible.2011-08-02Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a dark canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, and an ornate white and red beaded necklace, and holds a golden trident-like staff. The female figure wears a dark red sari with blue lower garment, layered beaded necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and large earrings, with long black hair falling down her back. A small green parrot sits near the male figure's shoulder. Behind them, a lit shrine with a red and gold framed deity image is visible through an open hall with orange-painted pillars.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.2011-08-03A 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.2011-08-01Two 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 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 copiesPhotograph of two golden murti statues of a deity couple, the male figure wearing an orange turban and the female figure with long black hair, a red flower and ornate jewelry. Both wear layered garlands of red, yellow and marigold flowers and heavy silver-white and jewelled necklaces. The male figure holds a golden trident-like staff, and the female figure holds a golden lotus-like object. A small green bird perches near the male statue's face. The statues are the only figures; no living people are shown.2011-07-26Two golden murti figures of a deity couple dressed in red and maroon garments with white and multicolored bead garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident-like staff and a small green parrot perched near its hand; the figure on the right has long dark hair, a jewelled headpiece, and a dark red sari with gold border. They sit under a dark canopy, with an orange wall at left and a shrine with red drapery and painted deity images visible in the background. No living people are visible.2011-08-01Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting, decorated with white and multicolored flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff in one hand, raised palms, and a red and gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, has long dark hair, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Red and yellow flowers hang from their garlands. The background shows other murtis and a red curtain. These are statues, not living people.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05