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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet drape and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a crown-like headpiece, a gold face with red lips, a red and green gemstone pendant, and multi-strand white and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, round earrings, a red bindi and layered white and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Both are garlanded with red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The scene appears to be a temple sanctum decorated for worship.

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December 21 20092009-12-21Two gilded deity murti seated side by side beneath an ornate golden arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and pink turban with a crown ornament, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with layered gold necklaces and rubies. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and many-strand jewelled necklaces, holds a green parrot on one hand, and both are draped with garlands of white flowers, green leaves, red roses and purple blossoms. The image shows statues, not living people.2010-11-05November 19 20092009-11-19October 08 20172017-10-08 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle adorned with jeweled ornaments, a cream and gold garment, a nose ring, and layered sparkling necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated with red lips and large jeweled earrings. Between them a golden ritual object with a curved handle is visible, and garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the right edge. The scene reflects a decorated alankar display of the murtis.2010-07-13October 01 20112011-10-01November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of two silver-and-gold deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown ornament, a red garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black-and-white crown, cream-white garments, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-07-13October 19 20082008-10-19December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand under a golden arched canopy, decorated with floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and heavy silver and red embellished vestments, with a tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a red-and-white crown, and layered gold necklaces and bangles, holding a ceremonial staff. A golden cobra-hooded object appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the statues are the sole subjects.2008-12-26Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06