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A photograph of two silver-toned deity murtis (idols) seated side by side in a decorated shrine, densely draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a bright orange head cloth, a golden crown, layered beaded and jewelled necklaces, a leopard-print cloth and a red and gold dhoti, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, heavy silver necklaces and a teal-blue sari, and has a raised silver hand. Both have ornate silver bangles and a white cloth drapes at the upper left, with a purple cloth below and offering trays at the base. No living people are visible.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTwo golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.2013-04-21Close photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesTwo silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesMarch 13 20132013-03-13Two metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09April 15 20132013-04-15 +3 copiesJuly 19 20132013-07-19