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A photograph of a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a green cushioned throne draped with a maroon and gold sequined cloth. The figure on the left wears a tall silver crown with a gold-and-red band, a silver jewelled chest piece, white dhoti and pink-and-gold shawl, and holds a long golden staff across its lap. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered gold and red necklaces and a gold-brocade sari, with a small red kumkum mark on the forehead. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and orange, purple and red flower garlands, with more garlands hanging behind them and gold ornamental metalwork in the background. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of metal murti deities seated side by side on a maroon and gold embroidered cloth draped over a platform. The male figure wears a silver crown, white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl with a silver necklace, and holds a spear-like staff; the female figure wears a gold-brocade sari and gold jewellery. Both are decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold garlands and purple and red flower garlands. Behind them stand gilded arches and a green cushion, with another deity statue in pink and silver on the right. No living people are visible.2024-11-09September 06 20102010-09-06Two gilded deity murti stand side by side against a backdrop of marigold and jasmine garlands with red and yellow blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and is dressed in a lavender satin skirt with a green and orange sash and layered diamond-studded necklaces. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a teal and gold brocade sari and heavy silver necklaces, with one hand raised. A flower garland in yellow, pink and purple hangs in the lower right beside a copper vessel with green leaves. The statues are decorated for a festival-style worship display.Two gilded metal deity murtis are seated on a raised pedestal in front of a golden and maroon brocade backdrop with an orange draped canopy. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown, a large multicoloured gem necklace, white dhoti with a golden border, and holds a staff-like weapon in one hand. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a jewelled crown, pink and gold silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a long dark braid with a decorative hair ornament. Garlands and petals adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2022-06-17 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures of a deity couple stand on a pink brocade-draped pedestal before a stone wall. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red and gold dhoti-like cloth, silver and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves, while raising a trident-like hand gesture. The female figure wears an orange sari, layered silver necklaces, a jewelled crown and garlands of white jasmine and yellow flowers. A gilded hooded cobra canopy with green jewelled eyes stands in the foreground. A white-clad person with a garland kneels at the lower right, partly visible.2007-08-26April 25 20122012-04-25A photograph of two processional murti statues of a deity and consort adorned for a festival. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a silver-jewelled crown, a white dhoti, a dark purple sash, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a shell-like finial. The female figure wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, silver necklaces and bangles. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers with green leaves, and stand against a red curtain under a stone ceiling. The statues are depictions, not living people.2007-12-23Photograph of two gilded processional murtis seated on a decorated vehicle under a concrete canopy beside a red drape. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears a white and red dhoti with a gold-bordered sash, a red and gold turban, and layered silver and gold necklaces; he holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a red sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, and heavy gold necklaces and earrings. A large gilded hooded cobra with green jeweled accents and a white cloth with pink and white flower garlands are in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2007-08-12Photo 66784542022-06-16 +1 copiesNovember 11 20062006-11-11September 06 20102010-09-06December 04 20122012-12-04