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Photograph of two gilded processional deity murtis seated side by side on a golden-hued raised platform before a gold-framed arch and draped orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with jewelled ornaments, a turquoise blouse, and a bright yellow and pink skirt, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon garment and a heavy necklace, holding a trident in the other hand. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The scene is a stone-walled temple setting; no living people are visible.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before an orange-gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with jeweled ornaments, a turquoise and pink dhoti-like garment with a yellow skirt, and holds a long golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled conical crown, a maroon garment with a gold border, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a golden staff. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. Ornate stone architecture frames the scene on the right.2011-01-31Two metal murti figures of deities seated side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown, a teal blouse, pink patterned skirt and yellow lower cloth, and holds a trident-like staff. The right figure wears a conical jeweled crown, maroon garment, layered white and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand, holding a small object. A golden arched canopy with orange drapery frames them against a stone wall. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31Close-up photograph of two ornate metal murti figures seated side by side on a golden-draped platform in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments, a teal blouse, and a pink and yellow skirt, holding a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, pearl and bead necklaces, a maroon garment, and a golden trident-like staff. Both are draped with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. Background shows gold-toned canopy fabric and carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2011-01-31June 15 20162016-06-15Two golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated altar against a saffron-orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left, a multi-armed form in a red turban, wears a green and gold garment with a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown of gems and a multi-strand pearl necklace. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. A gilded ornamental arch frames the scene and a trident stands at the right edge.2011-01-31July 21 20102010-07-21 +1 copiesA golden-bronze deity murti pair seated on a raised platform before a red shimmering curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, pink sari-like garment with gold border, a trident in one hand and a cobra-entwined staff in another, with a yellow and red flower garland and silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, white and gold silk skirt, jewelled silver necklaces and a yellow and red garland, holding a small ritual object. Both wear vibhuti-style forehead marks. Pink sequined cloth drapes the base of the platform.2016-06-15December 16 20102010-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20Low-angle photo of a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with four arms, wears a pink turban, a yellow and purple skirt and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers; he holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with silver jewellery, a nose ring and a flower-decorated headdress, and raises one hand in a mudra. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The statues are not living people, and no physical people are visible.2010-12-16Two large metallic deity murtis seated side by side on a yellow silk-draped platform, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and scattered petals. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red garments, a trident in one hand and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, red draped garments, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a green stem. Both are adorned with jewelled bangles, armbands and anklets. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-12-28June 17 20162016-06-17