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A photograph of two gilded deity murti statues seated side by side on a purple cloth-draped platform in a temple hall. The larger figure, a four-armed male deity, wears an orange turban, white dhoti with gold border, layered white and red-bead garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a conch-like object. Beside him a female murti in an orange-red brocade sari with gold border wears jasmine and red flower garlands and a long braid. Stone steps with red and white stripes and a fabric backdrop with other deity images are behind them. No living people are visible.

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Two gilded deity murti stand together on a temple platform before a purple satin skirt draped over the base. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with gold border, layered white and red floral garlands, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a drooping ornate headpiece, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace-like object. The figure on the right wears a deep orange-red brocade sari, red and white flower garlands, bangles and a long black braid, holding a small green parrot on the hand. Red stone steps with white risers and a shrine interior with hanging decorations lie behind them.2011-06-09Two 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.2011-06-07June 05 20112011-06-05Two 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.2011-06-05A 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 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.2011-06-05Two 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.2011-08-02Two gilded deity murti sit side by side against a bright orange draped backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a red and gold turban, holds a golden trident and a raised hand gesture, and is draped in a white silk dhoti with purple border, garlanded with red and yellow flowers and rudraksha-like beads. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a crown of white jasmine, has ornate jewelry, and wears a magenta sari with gold border, with white jasmine and red garlands around her neck. A coiled cobra appears at the base between them. The scene reads as a decorated temple image during worship.2013-09-16June 05 20112011-06-05A 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 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 copiesJune 25 20072007-06-25 +1 copies