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Two decorated deity murti figures seated side by side in a stone temple setting. The larger figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and green garment with a purple sash, and an orange-and-red ornate skirt, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand. The smaller figure on the right wears a pink blouse, pink skirt with gold border, gold necklaces and a crown, and holds a flower. Both are draped in red, orange and yellow garlands. Behind them hangs a purple sequined cloth, and a white-clothed figure with garlands sits at the right edge, partly cut off. No living people are visible in the frame.

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Two painted deity murti figures stand in a temple shrine before a blue fabric backdrop with silver sequin motifs. The taller figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and gold garment, purple cloth and a multi-strand necklace, holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a black-and-gold crown, a pink and red blouse, pink silk skirt, layered silver necklaces and jewellery, and both figures are garlanded with yellow, pink and white flower strings. Grey carved stone pillars and a lamp stand frame the scene.2007-10-17Two silver-coloured deity murti statues sit side by side on a raised platform before a purple silk backdrop with small embroidered motifs. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and gold garment, a purple dhoti with a green-and-gold border, and holds a trident-like staff; both figures wear layered beaded necklaces and garlands of yellow and pink flowers. The figure on the right wears a pink silk garment, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver necklace. Stone pillars with carved details frame the scene, and a small hanging string of coloured lights is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2007-10-17A photograph inside a white stone temple shrine showing two large decorated deity murtis seated side by side on an elevated platform. The figure on the left wears a green, red and orange turban, a green and purple silk garment, gold ornaments and a garland of yellow and red flowers, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with a garland draped over the shoulder. A deep blue embroidered cloth hangs behind them, a peacock fan is mounted at the upper right, and small coloured bunting hangs from the ceiling. At the right edge a person in white clothing stands near a floral garland and offerings on a white-draped table. Only partial human figures appear, and no identifiable a person is visible.2007-10-17Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side on a raised platform under a dim ceiling with carved stone brackets. The figure on the left wears a red and yellow turban, an orange and gold sari-style drape with a green border, and a green-and-white garland; one hand holds a ceremonial drum-like object while the other is raised in a mudra. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a teal skirt with gold zari, red blouse, layered necklaces, and a flower garland; one hand is raised beside the chest. A deep blue embroidered cloth backdrop hangs behind them, with a curved silver object and floral garland at the lower right edge. No living people are visible.2007-10-14August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesGolden-bronze murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin-style vehicle at night, lit against a dark background. The male figure wears a multicoloured turban, a pink and red waistcloth, and holds a golden trident (trishula) and a staff; the female figure wears a crown, a purple blouse, and a blue skirt with gold border, with a gold necklace and bangles. Both are draped with white and yellow flower garlands, and a gold arched frame surrounds them.2008-12-28October 04 20082008-10-04October 15 20072007-10-15October 14 20072007-10-14Night photograph of a temple shrine with a large metal murti of Shiva seated on a bull mount at left, holding a trident and a damaru, dressed in a green and red cloth with gold ornaments. Beside him a goddess figure in an orange and gold sari wears layered white garlands and a jewelled crown. At right, an ornate golden cobra hood rises above a figure in orange cloth draped with white and yellow flower garlands. A deep red velvet curtain hangs behind, and the carved stone ceiling is lit warmly.2007-08-26October 17 20072007-10-17