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Golden 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.

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October 13 20112011-10-13Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-03-17September 19 20112011-09-19Gilded murti pair of a male and female deity seated under an ornate gold arch draped with shimmering golden curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, white and gold garlands, a red-stone pendant, a trident held in one hand and raises the other in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a gold crown, red and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces and orange-red marigold garlands with green leaves. Both have gold earrings and forehead markings. The scene is a deity murti display, not living people.2013-03-07 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31June 13 20132013-06-13July 01 20092009-07-01Two metal deity murtis seated side by side under an orange-gold draped canopy, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands and red roses. The left murti holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha-style mala and a bead necklace. The right murti wears a jewelled crown, red garment and multiple necklaces. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-07-26Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti seated side by side under a golden arch, dressed in finery and heavily garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange garment, holds a silver trident and has ornate jewelled chest ornaments. The figure on the right wears a dark maroon sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with white flowers and holds a small golden implement. Pink draped cloth lies beneath them against a stone wall.2011-10-13April 04 20132013-04-04Two copper-coloured metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden curtain in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a red-and-gold bindi, holds a trident and a damaru drum, and is draped in a beaded and embroidered garment with red rose garlands. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a jewelled band, heavy multi-coloured gemstone necklaces, large earrings and red rose garlands, and holds a lotus stem. Both statues are adorned with flower garlands and ornaments, set against gold brocade and carved stone walls.2013-06-13