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A pair of gilded murti statues seated side by side, decorated with garlands of red and yellow flowers and silver jewellery. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a white dhoti and black trousers, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a deep magenta sari with a gold border, a braided plait wrapped with flowers, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a teal and purple draped platform in a covered open pavilion with white and red steps behind them. No living people are visible in the scene.

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Photograph of two large bronze-toned statues seated side by side in a temple pavilion with a maroon curtain behind. The figure on the left is a four-armed deity murti in an orange and green turban, holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, with a blue silk skirt, purple velvet leg covering, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right is a female deity murti in a pink and red silk garment and a jewelled crown, holding a lotus-like object, adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands. Both statues are heavily ornamented with jewellery and bangles. Stone pillars and a white cloth draped over the left figure are visible.2008-01-18Two 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.2011-08-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, not living people. A gold-coloured figure of a male deity on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, wears an orange turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a white dhoti with a blue and magenta skirt. Beside him a female deity figure wears an orange and green sari-style garment, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front of them a rounded shrine-like pedestal holds a wooden hooded snake-shaped piece above a dark orange-cloth form covered in white jasmine garlands, with a gold chain and bangles visible. The setting is a dark temple background with carved stone pillars at the edges.2007-12-22Photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female figure, shown seated side by side on a violet draped platform against an orange wall. The male murti wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with a gold-and-white decorated collar of stones, and teal trousers; he holds a golden trident. The female murti wears a dark blue sari with a maroon blouse, heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a green parrot near her face. Both are adorned with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds.2011-07-31April 08 20132013-04-08 +1 copiesTwo gold-coloured metal murti statues of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth base under a roofed open hall. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, a white and red-stone necklace and a teal lower cloth. He holds a gold trident-like staff and a mace-like object. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with a red-brown upper garment and layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands. No living people are visible.2011-07-31June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesTwo 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 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 gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and teal-blue dhoti, holds a golden trident and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, with a cobra coiled near his arm. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a crown and a long dark braid, and holds a golden staff. Both are adorned with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, white and yellow flower garlands and red floral garlands. No living people are visible in the scene.2014-02-02June 06 20112011-06-06A pair of gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a metal-roofed open pavilion. The male figure wears a yellow turban with a crescent ornament, red garment, teal and gold lower drapery, and a gold shawl, holding a drum-like hand implement and a long staff across his lap; the female figure wears a purple and dark blue sari with silver jewelry, long black hair, and a red blouse, with her hand raised. Both have layered white floral garlands and silver necklaces, and the purple cloth of their seat spreads below. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2011-08-03