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Photograph of a shrine with golden metal deity murtis of a seated male and female pair against a bright pink backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The male figure wears a white turban, white dhoti and a red-and-green beaded garland, holding a mace and a small item; the female figure wears a blue blouse and red skirt with a garland. Their throne has a golden hood-like canopy above a kneeling figure wrapped in orange cloth with a gold band, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a small white marble figure in white clothing with an orange-red garland sits in front of brass oil lamps and offering vessels. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled garlands and holds a mace-like staff, while the right figure wears a blue garment, a jewelled crown and a red-and-green garland. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang down the front. In the foreground a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head-cloth and orange-red garland sits before brass vessels and an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a shrine in a temple with a bright pink backdrop framed by gilded arches. Two gilded metal deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the male figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, a red and gem-studded necklace and holds a staff and a ritual object, while the female figure wears a turquoise blue garment and jewelled crown and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front of them sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head covering, with an orange and red garland, on an orange and gold cushioned seat. Brass pots, bowls and offering vessels sit at the foreground, with a wooden stand at lower left.2011-02-02Photo of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like seat against a bright magenta backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a white turban, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden mace-like object; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, gold crown and jewellery and holds a flower-like object. Both are draped in red, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage in a white turban and orange-red garland sits before brass oil lamps and offering vessels on a table. No physical people are visible.2011-02-02A temple shrine photograph dominated by two large gilded deity murtis under a golden arch against a bright red-pink backdrop. The taller murti wears a pink turban, a crown and a red-and-gold garland and holds a mace-like staff; the female murti wears a turquoise blue blouse and red skirt with a crown and sword. Between them a broad orange-draped peetha holds a plain brass-banded dais with an orange and gold cloth, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure with folded hands and a red-orange garland sits on the altar. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels occupy the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A temple shrine photograph dominated by two gilded metal deity murtis seated in an arched golden niche against bright magenta-red drapery. The left figure wears a white turban, a red-jeweled necklace, and holds a club and a small bell-like object; the right figure wears a turquoise blue garment and a crown, with a red-jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in white cloth and a red-orange garland sits on a throne draped in orange and maroon fabric, with a golden hooded cobra canopy above. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A temple shrine with a gilded arch and a deep pink-red backdrop. Two large gold-toned deity murtis sit enthroned above: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled necklaces, while the right figure wears a blue blouse, a jewelled crown and red garlands. Directly below, a seated white marble statue in a white cloth and red flower garland sits on an orange-and-red throne. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the throne, and brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and a small white cloth sit in front. No living people are visible.2011-02-02July 06 20132013-07-06 +1 copiesA gilded shrine arch framed by red sparkling drapery holds a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a white silk-draped throne. The taller figure on the left wears an orange-red crown with jewelled headdress, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and has multiple rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has long black hair, ornate silver-and-gold necklaces and a dark maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small white marble or stone figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala sits beneath the throne. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2011-07-31October 19 20082008-10-19A shrine with two large seated deity murti in an ornate golden arch set against red and gold drapery. The central figure wears an orange crown and holds a trident, with a dark-skinned figure beside him wearing a crown and a long braid, both adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. In front, a white and blue cloth-draped peetha holds a small golden kalasha and garlands. To the right stands a green-robed standing statue with a green turban beside a blue curtain, and brass oil lamps sit at the lower corners of the shrine.2011-08-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair on a gilded arched backdrop with a maroon curtain. The seated male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and a small drum, while the female figure beside him wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a blue shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white draped platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.2010-09-15October 03 20112011-10-03