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Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple, seated side by side. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a trident in one hand, layered rudraksha and bead malas and a parrot held near the face. The figure on the right has long black hair under a jewelled crown, pearl and ruby earrings and necklaces, and wears a multicoloured silk sari in green, purple and gold.

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Two gold-coloured metal murti statues of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth base under a roofed open hall. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, a white and red-stone necklace and a teal lower cloth. He holds a gold trident-like staff and a mace-like object. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with a red-brown upper garment and layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands. No living people are visible.2011-07-31Close photo of gilded deity murti sculptures. The foreground figure has a black hair crown with pearl strands, a red flower above the ear, jewelled earrings, layered jewelled necklaces, a pink pearl mala, and a maroon and gold brocade sari with a green blouse. It holds a small green parrot figure on a lotus-shaped stand in one hand and a ratha-style staff with a rounded gold finial in the other. Behind is a second figure wearing an orange turban with jewelled ornament, a blue garment and jewelled necklace, holding a trident-like staff. Warm orange backdrop with a circular frame. Statues only, no living people visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright yellow-orange floral curtain with an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, rudraksha-style brown beads and a white jewelled necklace over a royal blue garment, and holds a trident-like staff and a damaru-style object in raised hands. The figure on the right wears a black jewelled crown, a blue sari and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. No living people are visible.2013-03-29A golden metal utsava murti of a seated deity couple in a temple setting, adorned for festival worship. The male figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a multicoloured silk sari, layered gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a lotus-topped staff. Both are seated on a yellow draped platform before a red cushion, with small brass pots tied with white thread and decorated with yellow flowers and leaves in the foreground. Pale pink and red walls and a dark doorway appear behind them.2011-09-01March 20 20132013-03-20Two large gilded utsava murtis of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth-draped platform under a temple canopy. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red and gold garment, a teal dhoti, layered white and jewelled garlands, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ritual implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with silver-embroidered borders, a dark braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, layered pearl necklaces and drop earrings. A small green parrot perches near the male figure's hand. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2011-08-02 +2 copiesTwo golden statues of deities stand side by side under a dark open-sided pavilion. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha beads, and layered necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff with a cobra coiled around it. The figure on the right wears a dark crown with feathered ornaments, a multicoloured silk sari, layered pearl and ruby necklaces, and large jeweled earrings, with a small green parrot perched near the shoulder. These are statues, not living people, and no persons are present.2011-09-02Close-up of two gilded metal deity murtis standing side by side against a terracotta-coloured wall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather and jewelled brooch, a teal blue garment and holds a golden staff topped with a flame-like finial. The figure on the right has long dark hair with a red flower, large jewelled paisley earrings, a rich maroon and gold silk garment with ornate multi-strand necklaces and a lavender beaded waist cord. A small green parrot perches on a golden lotus-shaped cup held by the left figure. Both have gold hands raised in gesture and the scene is decorated with ornate jewellery. The lower right corner carries a copyright notice and source credit.2011-08-28 +1 copiesClose photograph of two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side, adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garments and holds a trident-like staff with a small green parrot perched near his hand; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border and black hair with a red flower, and both are draped in yellow and red marigold and rose garlands.2011-07-26Two gilded life-size processional statues of a male and female deity seated together on a purple cloth-draped base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment with ornate white and red jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a ceremonial golden object; his feet are in gold sandals. The female figure wears a deep red and blue sari with sequined patterns, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a long black braid. Behind them stand dark deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a white-walled temple structure is visible. No living people are visible.2011-08-01August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesMarch 24 20132013-03-24