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A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a raised white-draped throne against an orange-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a teal garment, blue trousers and gold footwear, holding a sword and a gold object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a green sari with orange border, and a red garland. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange and green garments with a gold waist band, adorned with red and yellow garlands, sits on the white cloth. A small white-clad statue in green rests in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and bowls. Ornate brass lamps stand at each side. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine in a temple-like hall with a gilded arch and red drapery. Two large golden deity murti stand behind, one with a red turban and sword, the other in green silk with red garlands. In front, a seated figure wears an orange and green cloth, a jeweled headband and red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a silver-draped throne with a cobra hood above. Before it, a white marble statue in a green shawl and rudraksha mala gestures with raised hand. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit in the foreground.2011-02-20A golden shrine arch frames a tableau of deity murti. Two gilded figures sit at the back: the left wears a red turban and a blue garment with a sword raised, and the right wears a green sari with red garland and jewelry. In front, a seated figure is draped in orange and green cloth with a red and gold garland and a jeweled crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a seated white statue in green robes with a mala sits at the bottom. The scene shows a decorated altar setting, with no living people visible.2011-02-20A gilded shrine arch frames a seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment with a green sash and an orange-and-green turban, wearing red and white flower garlands and a jeweled collar. Behind, two large golden deity murtis stand or sit on a red draped backdrop, one holding a sword and the other in a green and gold sari-like dress with a red garland. In front, a small white statue in green robes with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a green cloth over its head sits with raised hand. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-like vessel and brass lamp stands surround the platform, with a white cloth draped over the seat. The photograph is a copyright-marked image of the shrine arrangement.2011-02-20A gilded arched shrine framed by ornate gold carving holds two figures seated on a white-draped platform before a deep orange backdrop. The figure on the left, in red turban, blue dhoti and gold ornaments, holds a sword and a staff, with a large rudraksha-style chest garland; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a crown with gemstones and red floral garlands. Both appear to be deity murtis rather than living people. Below them a small figure in orange and green cloth with a red flower garland sits in front of a golden cobra-hooded canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a gold peacock-topped stand at each edge.2011-02-20A gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch frames two large deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti-style lower garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, holding a sword and a golden implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, a green sari with gold border, and a red garland around the neck. Beneath them a smaller murti or ritual figure is draped in red flower garlands, an orange and green cloth, gold bangles and a gold waist band. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a hanging ornament of green stones hangs above.2011-02-20A photograph of a golden temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated behind a central figure. The left murti wears a red turban and blue garments and holds a sword, while the right murti wears a green sari and ornate jewellery and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red flowers. In front, a seated figure wearing an orange-and-green cloth draped with a large red and white garland, with a crown-like golden headpiece, sits on a white cloth-covered seat. Below, a white figure in a green garment with a rudraksha mala sits beside brass oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels. No living people are clearly visible; the figures are statues and murtis.2011-02-20A photograph of a temple shrine dominated by large gilded deity murtis under an ornate golden arch with a deep orange-red backdrop. Two large figures sit behind, one in blue trousers and a green sari-like garment holding a long staff, the other with a crown and jewelled ornaments. In the foreground, a seated white statue wearing an olive-green shawl, a green turban with a red tilak, and a rudraksha mala sits beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand before the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A golden deity murti group on a raised white-draped platform under an ornate gold arch with an orange satin backdrop. Two figures sit on a throne-like seat: the left figure wears a red turban, a teal-blue tunic with jewelled necklaces, blue trousers, and holds a sword; the right figure wears a green and orange sari, a tall black hair crown and red floral garland, and holds a staff. Between them rests a hooded naga-shaped canopy above a seated figure in a green-and-gold cloth covered in red and yellow garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and front, and gold-tone decorations frame the scene. No living people are visible.2011-02-20February 20 20112011-02-20 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat within a gold-carved arch, set against a copper-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti, a teal-and-gold garland of tiered necklaces, and raises a sword, with another hand held in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and orange sari, and jeweled necklaces, holding a long staff. Red marigold garlands drape both figures and the seat, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch. No living people are visible.2011-02-20 +1 copiesJune 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copies