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Two metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a golden throne, draped with orange and gold brocade hangings. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban, a red-and-gold robe, a large ornate multi-jewelled necklace, and raises a hand holding a mace-like staff topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a green blouse with a magenta skirt, a gold necklace and red and white flower garlands, and holds a lotus-like object. Red and yellow flower garlands drape both figures and a golden staff stands at the right edge.

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March 08 20132013-03-08Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13Close view of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis seated before a golden shimmering curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and green turban, heavy beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff in one hand. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange-pink sari, layered gem necklaces and large earrings. Both have painted forehead markings and red lips. Gold ornamental detailing surrounds the scene.2013-06-12December 28 20112011-12-28Two golden murti statues of a deity couple sit enthroned on a golden peetha inside a shrine arch decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and bead strands in red, yellow, orange and purple. The male figure wears an orange turban and red and gold ornate garments with layered jeweled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one hand; the female figure wears a black crown-like headdress, white pearl necklaces and a red sari with gold borders. A gold kalasha sits at the base amid flowers, and a teal backdrop hangs behind. These are statues, not living people, and no identifiable living person is shown.2011-07-16May 27 20132013-05-27December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17October 12 20112011-10-12Close-up of two metal deity murtis adorned for worship in a temple. The left figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, holds a silver trident and a golden hand gesture. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green silk garment, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, with a white flower garland. Behind them are marigold, red, and purple flower garlands and gold-toned panels. These are statues, not living people.2011-12-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of two golden deity murtis seated before a gold-embroidered orange curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and blue turban, a red-and-gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holds a trident-like staff and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a dark headdress decorated with small jewels, a turquoise-and-gold blouse and a jewelled necklace. Both wear red garlands of roses and green leaves, and kumkum marks are visible on their foreheads. No physical people are visible.2011-08-14Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08