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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated altar before a golden arched backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped by a tall silver crown and a jewelled necklace, holding one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, teal and gold silk garments and layered gold jewellery. Both are framed by garlands of red roses, white and yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blossom strands, with a decorative peacock-motif arch behind them. No living people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of two golden murti statues of deities seated side by side on a decorated throne. The left figure wears an orange turban topped with a silver crown, a teal-green silk garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, a teal silk garment with gold border, and a long gold-toned staff. Both raise a hand in blessing. The seat is framed by thick garlands of red roses, white flowers, green foliage and purple flower strands, with ornamental peacock-shaped finials at the top corners.2012-04-23April 24 20122012-04-24A photograph of two metal murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an ornate golden arched frame on a stage, draped in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and ornate necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a tall black-topped crown with a white cap and layered pearl necklaces. Gold ornaments and a gold shawl drape the seated figures. Deep maroon velvet curtains and white cloth frame the scene. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-04-23Two silver deity murtis stand side by side on a stage, framed by long garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms draped in arches. The figure on the left wears a gold crown with an orange head cloth, a white and gold dhoti, layered silver necklaces and a silver waist ornament. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, silver jewellery and a magenta blouse with a green skirt. Both are dressed in green and orange silk skirts with gold borders. A gilded arch and blue backdrop with pink and green painted pillars surround them. No living people are visible.2013-04-24April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of two metal murti statues dressed in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaf garlands, set before a golden ornate arch. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and ornate gold necklaces and holds a raised hand. A saffron-orange and green silk cloth hangs at the right. The statues are decorative temple murtis, not living people.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne, adorned with layered garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers arranged in an arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and orange dhoti-style cloth; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari and holds a trident. Ornate gold arch carving frames the scene, with a golden-yellow cloth draped behind and green ceramic bird ornaments at the top corners. No physical people are visible.2012-04-25April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine, dressed and garlanded for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a heavy beaded necklace, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a deep blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are framed by thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and a green draped backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-11-30Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a dais framed by red and pink rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and green leaf festoons against a gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklaces and a green and gold dhoti-style garment, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown, green and gold silk, layered pearl and gem necklaces and holds a staff-like object. Garlands drape the arch above them. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-04-15 +3 copies