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Photograph of two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, standing together inside a gilded arch wreathed with bands of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red dhoti-style garment, a tall crown, a white and gold layered necklace and a rudraksha-like ornament, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a maroon sari, a jeweled crown, and layered gold and multicoloured necklaces. Their feet rest on red cloth at the bottom of the frame.

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Two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a gilded throne, garlanded with long multicolored floral garlands of red, pink, yellow, white and purple roses. The left figure, with gold crown and gold necklaces, holds a red cloth scroll inscribed with text and wears yellow silk dhoti; the right figure wears a jeweled crown, green-stone pendant necklaces and a red and gold sari. Yellow silk drapes at their feet. Dark red curtain behind. No physical people visible.2013-07-16July 16 20132013-07-16Two metal utsava murtis stand side by side on a red-draped platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall white conical crown, a white floral necklace with a central medallion, layered beaded necklaces, and a striped green-and-red dhoti. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a red-orange sari. An orange cloth hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-11November 12 20102010-11-12November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16July 19 20132013-07-19A photograph of two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne before a deep maroon velvet curtain. Both figures have gilded faces, jeweled crowns and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the left wears a yellow silk skirt, holds a raised hand in blessing and holds a red cloth-wrapped book with a tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold embroidered blouse and a yellow silk skirt, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by thick garlands of roses and marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple. No physical people are visible.2013-07-16Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16A photograph of a shrine featuring two deity murtis standing before a rounded ornate golden arch wreathed in garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red dhoti, a white flower-and-bead garland, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, with raised hands. The figure on the right wears a deep red sari, silver jewellery and a crown. A golden nandi bull stands at the left edge, and a red and gold cloth drapes the altar base. No physical people are visible.2011-12-12A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, a standing male and female form, placed in a gilded arched frame with a golden bull (Nandi) figure in the lower left. Both figures wear red garments, ornate white and gold necklaces, and crowns, and are framed by thick garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. Red and gold cloth covers the base. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible. Setting appears to be an indoor temple-style shrine with a colourful backdrop.2011-12-12