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Two golden murti of Krishna and Radha stand together in a richly decorated shrine against a gold-brocaded backdrop framed by large peacock-feather fans. Krishna wears a blue dhoti, a green and orange feathered crown, heavy white and silver necklaces, and holds a flute, while the female figure beside him wears a blue skirt, a red and white garland, layered jewelry and a veil. Both are adorned with red roses and white flower garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower left. A decorated snake-hood motif and a bow-like ornament appear near the base. Deity murti; no living people visible.

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Two golden deity murtis stand in an ornate golden arch against a bright orange drape at a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red tilak and layered gold and bead necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-entwined staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue silk garment with a red and white flower garland, and carries a golden staff. Both are decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, and a green garland-covered kalasha or ornamental vessel stands in front of them. The scene shows deity murti worship, not people.2013-04-17 +2 copiesA pair of gilded statues, a male and a female deity murti, sit side by side on a throne before a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown and crescent moon, rudraksha beads, and a blue embroidered garment; he holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue and gold silk sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel is decorated with green stones and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-10-15June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, an orange sash, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff; the figure on the right wears a crown, a teal and pink sari-style garment, a sheer veil, and long marigold and red flower garlands. Both are adorned with pearl and stone jewellery and a decorative ornament at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 22 20112011-08-22Two golden deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop. The figure at left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent-moon crown and a blue beaded necklace, one hand raised. The figure at right wears an orange and gold sari, a jewelled high crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, with a long dark braid. Beside them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Iconography is not clear enough to name a specific deity form, so these are described as deity murti. No people are present.2010-07-09A 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 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arch, set against a magenta silk backdrop. The figure on the left, with four arms and a tall crown with feathers and jewelled ornaments, wears an orange shawl, a white and silver garland, and holds a ritual staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a teal and magenta sari, a jewelled crown with a red fan-shaped backdrop, a veil, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Both are adorned with silver necklaces and red flower garlands, and offerings of greenery and a brass lamp-like object rest before them. No living people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a red turban and a trident held in a raised hand, the other in a blue sari with a conical jeweled crown, both adorned with layered ornate necklaces, earrings and garlands, set before a fiery orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2013-03-23Two 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.2013-07-25