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Two golden deity murti are seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche against a lime-green silk backdrop. The figure on the left, with dark hair and a jewelled crown bearing a tilaka, wears a black garment, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a golden trident-shaped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown with a jewelled ornament, a red and orange sari, a multi-strand necklace and holds a small golden object. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and green leaves and small golden vessels sit in front at the base.

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July 01 20092009-07-01Two golden metal murti figures of deities are shown in close view against a lime-green fabric backdrop with a gilded arch edge. The figure on the left wears a jewelled crown with a tilak, a dark green garment, layered gem and bead necklaces, and holds a ceremonial fan with a tilak marking. The figure on the right wears a red-orange silk sari, a jewelled crown with a large ornament, layered necklaces, and holds a ritual object. Red and yellow flower garlands hang at their sides. The scene resembles decorated deity murtis rather than living people.2009-07-01June 27 20092009-06-27July 01 20092009-07-01Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27June 28 20092009-06-28A golden deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched frame against a green satin curtain. The figure on the left, with a black conical crown, raised hand in abhaya gesture and a club-like staff, wears a green garment, a rudraksha mala and red and yellow marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with jewelled spire, gold earrings, a gold necklace and a red-orange sari, with red and yellow garlands draped over the shoulders. Both are gold-coloured statues, not living people.2013-07-17Photograph of two ornately decorated metal deity murtis seated side by side before a lime-green cloth backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a deep green velvet top, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled armlets and a jewelled crown, and holds a long golden staff. The figure on the right wears a red and orange silk sari, multi-strand diamond-like necklaces, a dark jewelled headdress, and holds a golden lotus-like object at the chest. Yellow and red flower garlands surround them.2009-07-01Two metal deity murti sit side by side on a red velvet backdrop inside a gilded arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled red and gold garment, and elaborate silver-white necklaces; he holds a trident in one hand and a small drum or ritual object in the other. The female figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-and-bronze blouse and a dark blue skirt, with layered necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over both figures. The scene is a shrine presentation of deities.2010-06-08August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29