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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, draped in yellow and green-red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a maroon and gold garment, a bead-embroidered sash and layered gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a blue brocade sari, a matching multicoloured embroidered sash and a tall ornate crown, with a raised hand. A gold trident and red cloth frame the scene, and a window lets in daylight.

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January 12 20092009-01-12Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated chariot or palanquin, heavily garlanded with yellow and red marigold and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a tiered ornate crown, holds a trident, and has a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown and a blue brocade sari, holding a staff. Both wear layered necklaces, jeweled garlands and large earrings. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the scene, with a window and sunlight at right.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Two gilded deity murtis are displayed on a decorated platform framed by yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces and a trident-topped staff with a snake-like element. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a blue garment and a striped beaded shawl, holding a staff-like object. Both have large ornate earrings and bright jeweled adornment. The background shows carved wooden panels and a mirrored or glass surface reflecting yellow lights. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side on a red cloth, decorated for a procession. The left figure wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a sash of red, green and white beadwork, holding a trident-like staff. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue embroidered sari with gold border, layered necklaces and large earrings, and holds a sceptre. Both are wrapped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A glass window and wooden ceiling are behind them.2009-01-12Photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk cloth within a festival vehicle, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-topped staff, and a red-and-green beaded shawl over a maroon garment; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue brocade sari, and a matching beaded shawl. Both have large earrings and layered jewelled necklaces. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-01-12Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne-like platform, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a trident in his raised left hand, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces over a blue and red garment. Beside him, a female figure wears a blue sari, a red-gemmed necklace and a tall jewelled crown. In front, a large gold kalasha with green gem-set tips sits within yellow and magenta flower garlands. The statues are not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-30Golden murti of a deity couple, the male figure in an orange turban with a trident and the female in a pink and teal sari, both heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands and standing beside a golden shivalinga with green gem embellishments against red drapes and a gilded arch. No living people visible.2010-08-15January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12