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Two golden murti statues seated side by side on an ornate gilded throne with scrolled carvings. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban, white dhoti, gold necklaces and a garland of red and white flowers, holding a gold-colored ceremonial implement in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, gold jewellery, a golden crown and a garland of orange and white flowers. Behind them hang magenta drapes and a yellow cloth covers the seat. No living people are visible; the subjects are deity murtis rather than a person.

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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.2011-10-13Gilded 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 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19March 08 20132013-03-08December 28 20112011-12-28November 19 20092009-11-19December 28 20112011-12-28December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose photograph of golden metal murti figures seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a hand raised in blessing mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, gold earrings and a layered gold necklace, with red garlands across its chest. A gold-toned ornamental arch rises behind them against a deep red drape. On the left, a white-clad seated figure holds a garland, partially visible. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues in a shrine-like setting with flower garlands and gold ornaments.2013-05-12April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of a golden temple shrine featuring a seated pair of gilded deity murti under an arched golden frame with a deep red velvet backdrop. The murti on the left wears a red turban and a crown, holds a trident, and is adorned with a jeweled necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and ornate jewelry. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figures and a gold shivalinga stands on a pedestal in front, surrounded by brass oil lamps.2010-10-06Photograph of two golden metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati within a gilded arched niche with deep red curtains. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament, holds a trident and a drum, and wears a bead necklace with a rudraksha-style mala and wears an orange wrap. The right figure, Parvati, wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers. A large brass oil lamp with a flame stands in front of them, and the scene is lit warmly against an ornate temple stone wall.2009-06-01