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Photograph of two large golden-hued deity murti figures decorated for alankaram under a canopy with white draping. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban, a white dhoti-like skirt with a red and gold border, a red-and-gold sash, and a heavy jewelled necklace; it holds a small drum-like object raised in one hand. The figure on the right has black hair, a jewelled crown, a red blouse with a gold-bordered orange-red saree and fringed hem, a white skirt, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and waist belt. Both have red lips and diamond-like ornamentation. Shown as statues, not living people.

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June 27 20072007-06-27June 27 20072007-06-27A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram, standing on a raised pedestal under a stone-pillared temple pavilion with white cloth draped behind. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears a white and red turban, a red and gold silk dhoti and sash, heavy silver necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a mudra hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a red and gold blouse, a white pleated skirt, layered silver necklaces, a golden crown and dark flowing hair. A garland of white flowers rests at the lower right corner. +1 copiesTwo large gilded statues stand side by side under a covered pavilion with white draped fabric behind them. The figure on the left is a male deity murti seated on a carved pedestal, wearing a white and red turban, a red and gold dhoti-style garment with a white waist cloth, a layered silver necklace and a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right is a female deity murti in a white skirt with red and gold border, a red blouse, an elaborate gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a small object in her raised hand. Both are richly adorned with silver and gold ornaments, typical of alankaram decoration. +1 copiesJune 27 20072007-06-27 +1 copiesTwo large gilded statues of a deity couple stand against white draped cloth in a covered hall. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban, a white dhoti with a red border, a broad gold belt and layered gold necklaces, and holds a small drum-shaped ritual object aloft in one hand. The figure on the right wears a red blouse with gold trim, an orange-gold sari, a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, and a dark braid decorated with flowers. Both have painted red lips and bindi marks. Behind them stands a carved wooden or stone element with a crescent ornament. No physical people are visible.June 27 20072007-06-27 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them. +2 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis stand together, photographed at night beneath a stone architrave. The figure on the left is male with a tall gold crown, a peacock feather, a red and gold cloth, a white dhoti and a white and silver garland, holding a staff topped with a cobra hood and a bundle of wheat-like sheaves. The figure on the right is female with a flower-decorated crown, layered pearl necklaces, a red sari with gold border, a teal skirt and flower garlands in her braided hair, holding a sheaf of grain. Both murtis have gold-painted faces and jewelled bangles. Behind them are carved stone brackets.2007-05-26Two gilded metal murti figures stand side by side in a temple setting, lit from the front against a dark background. The figure on the left holds a ceremonial staff topped with a knob-like finial in one raised hand and a conch-like or ritual object in the other; it wears a white and orange-bordered cloth wrapped around the head, a dark green velvet blouse-like garment, and layered gold necklaces with large pendants. The figure on the right wears a red blouse with gold embroidered sleeves, a gold and brown patterned skirt, a green lower cloth, heavy silver-and-gold necklaces, a gold crown and a long black braid, with a forehead mark and a flower or jewelled ornament in the hair. Both figures are ornately decorated statues, not living people, and a cable runs along the upper edge of the frame.2007-06-21A night photograph of two golden metal murti figures of a deity pair, seated side by side on a gilded golden base with green-jeweled ornamentation. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a jeweled breastplate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold and deep red silk garment, with a crown, and a long garland of green leaves and white flowers draped over the shoulder. Both are adorned with orange and red flower garlands and stone-carved pillars frame the background.2007-04-17Photograph of two gilded murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform draped in white cloth and red-gold fabric. The male figure wears a white and red turban, white dhoti with red-and-gold border, layered silver-ornamented necklaces and a raised hand gesture, holding a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a red blouse, white sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and heavy silver necklaces. A garland of white jasmine and red roses hangs across the central base, which has a silver-decorated shivalinga-like motif and golden offering vessels in front. The figures are deity murti rather than living people.