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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a blue cloth backdrop decorated with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a red velvet bodice and layered silver necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, heavy silver necklaces and an ornate headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves surround both figures, with a ceremonial ritual implement visible at the left edge.

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Two silver-coloured deity murtis stand side by side against a blue satin backdrop trimmed with embroidered gold flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red velvet blouse with a green and blue shawl, and a heavy layered necklace; its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, a tiered crown, and multiple strands of pearl-like necklaces, holding a trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and orange flowers, and the right side shows a bright floral garland. No living people are visible.2007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 16 20072007-10-16October 16 20072007-10-16Two life-size metallic deity murtis stand side by side, adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a red-and-gold sash, a red velvet-looking garment with layered pearl necklaces, and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, multiple gold and pearl necklaces and large earrings. Both have polished golden faces with red lips. Their hands are raised in blessing and holding objects. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and roses, and a blue draped cloth. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum during a puja.2007-10-17Two silver-coloured metal murti of a deity couple are seated side by side on a blue draped backdrop, garlanded with colourful flowers including pink, yellow and white blooms. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red and green striped garment, layered silver necklaces and red-tipped hand adornments, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, heavy silver necklaces, a jewelled crown and holds a long staff. The murtis are polished silver with painted faces and red lips. A carved stone pillar stands at the right edge. Watermarked archive photo of statues, not physical people.2007-10-17Photograph of two gold-painted deity murti figures in a temple-style alcove with blue draped silk and yellow and white flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a deep maroon garment, a pearl and bead necklace and a red tilak, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. A copper-coloured kalasha or offering vessel with pink flowers sits in front. Granite carved pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-10-16Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side before a green and gold brocade backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a blue garment, a large rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a blue gem pendant, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a staff-like attribute. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, a deep red sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a gold lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. The photograph shows the sanctum statues rather than living people, so no physical people are present.2013-07-25October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 15 20132013-10-15September 10 20132013-09-10