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Close view of two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned with jewelled silver-toned necklaces, ornate earrings and dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The male figure wears a white cloth with purple-edged borders wrapped as a turban, and a red tilak marks the forehead of each murti. A silver-toned hand holding a lotus stem rests between them. The setting is a procession-style floral decoration, consistent with an idol procession.

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Close photograph of two bronze processional images draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall golden turban with a red tilak on the forehead and a silver-embroidered, jewelled garment; its right hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a beaded silver collar and holds a curved ritual staff or weapon-like implement. Both are bronze murti rather than living people. Behind them stands a golden flame-shaped finial and a dark interior with a fluorescent tube light overhead. Date stamp 14 10 2006 along the left edge.2006-10-14October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09Photograph of two golden processional deity murtis (utsava murtis) in a temple procession under a dark ceiling, seen from below. The left figure wears a white and gold dhoti, a white cloth draped over the shoulder, a white-and-gold crown garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a blue silk garment, a crown decorated with pink, orange and white flowers, layered gold necklaces, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are draped with garlands of marigolds and red blossoms. Only statues are visible, no living people.2006-11-01October 14 20062006-10-14October 15 20062006-10-15Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple decorated for procession, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and red flower strands, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a gold chest ornament, a raised right hand in abhaya mudra and a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a jeweled crown, and a pearl-and-stone necklace. Red kumkum marks are on both foreheads. Behind them hang flower garlands and a red drape. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side, garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine strands. The left figure wears a white and purple-bordered cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a pale embroidered blouse, and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a tall crown decorated with pink, green and orange flower pieces, layered silver-and-gold necklaces and a blue garment. Both have red bindi marks on the forehead. Lush garlands frame them against an ornate carved stone background.December 23 20092009-12-23Two metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, stand side by side against a dark interior background, heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and magenta and maroon flowers. The male murti wears a cream and gold turban-style head cloth, a silver and gold embellished chest piece and a gold necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff. The female murti wears a jeweled crown and a silver-embroidered upper garment with blue trim, with a pink flower tucked near the hand. Both have ornate earrings and a red tilak on the forehead. The scene reads as a ratha procession deity murti display.2006-10-09January 06 20162016-01-06January 31 20092009-01-31