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Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.

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Two metal murti of deities stand side by side on a decorated stage, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold sari-style cloth, a tall gold crown with orange headpiece, and many layered jewelled necklaces; it raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a gold crown and layered necklaces. A green satin cloth covers the base, with brass puja vessels at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21Two metal utsava murtis stand side by side on a red-draped platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall white conical crown, a white floral necklace with a central medallion, layered beaded necklaces, and a striped green-and-red dhoti. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a red-orange sari. An orange cloth hangs behind them. No physical people are visible.2011-12-11April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 15 20132013-04-15 +3 copiesTwo processional deity murtis (utsava murtis) stand side by side in a decorated shrine niche, both with painted faces and copper-toned bodies. The figure on the left wears a tall silver-and-jewelled crown, a white jewelled necklace and a striped green-and-red dhoti, one hand raised. The figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, layered white and red bead necklaces, and a deep orange-red sari. Both are framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blossoms, with a golden-orange drape behind and a blue cloth at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2011-12-11 +1 copiesJuly 19 20132013-07-19April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesClose photograph of a decorated metal murti pair dressed for worship, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange turban-like cloth, ornate gold necklaces and a dark red garment; the figure on the right wears a smaller jewelled crown, earrings, a blue blouse and a red-and-gold sari with heavy jewellery. Both have raised hands. Behind them are colourful cloth banners and a gold-toned backdrop. Watermarked archive image in pada-puja context; no physical people visible.2010-11-18 +1 copiesTwo metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09April 24 20132013-04-24Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16