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Two golden murti statues of deities are seated side by side on a raised altar framed by a gilded arch and a red drape. Both are richly decorated with layered garlands of marigolds, roses and jasmine in yellow, red, purple and white, with an ornate silver necklace on the figure at left. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a ritual object, while the figure at right wears an ornate crown, a red and gold dress and carries a staff. Oil lamps burn at the lower left and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Garland-covered pillars frame the scene. Physical people are not visible.

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A photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side in a decorated shrine. Both wear red and orange silk garments, heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and crowns. The male figure has an orange turban and holds a trident-like staff; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a staff with an orange tassel. The murtis are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, with a golden arch behind them. No people are visible; the depiction is of statues, so a person is none.2010-07-25April 30 20122012-04-30Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06Two golden murti figures seated side by side on a raised throne against a red drape and a gilded arch, framed by a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban, silver-and-gold necklaces, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and ornamental implements; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a colourful beaded headpiece, a red-and-orange sari and a tall staff. Garlands drape the throne and a decorated kalasha-like base sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2019-01-08 +2 copiesJuly 22 20132013-07-22November 06 20112011-11-06July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a golden arched canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, cream robe with a maroon shawl, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-red sari with heavy gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Offerings of green and white flower decorations rest in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival procession setting.2008-12-27A decorated temple sanctum shows a seated pair of deity murtis dressed in deep red silk with gold ornaments and jewellery, one holding a small staff and the other a veena-like instrument, beside a tall stone linga-shaped sculpture wreathed in red flowers. Multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers drape the arch behind them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a flower-covered altar in front. A small white-clad figure sits at the base near the offerings. No people are standing in view, and the scene is a photograph of the temple decoration.2010-10-16A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold panels with a red curtain behind. Two painted or lacquered deity murtis sit side by side: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, red and gold necklaces, earrings, and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall crown, layered gold and bead necklaces and bangles. Both are draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a small brass kalasha-like object sits at the base. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is present in the scene.2010-08-04A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat within a frame of yellow and purple marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a red garment, layered silver necklaces and a holding a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari, silver necklaces and earrings and holds a flower-tipped staff. Both hold ceremonial objects and sit above a golden lotus-like pedestal. No physical people are visible.2010-07-27