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A photograph of a pair of silver-metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform within a gilded arched frame against a red backdrop with blue draped fabric. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style garland of pink and white flowers, ornate silver necklaces, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall ornamented crown, white and pink garlands, and holds a staff. Both are draped in red-orange garments with gold borders over a purple satin skirt-like cloth. An oil lamp and offering items sit at the lower left, and a small green bird figure appears near the center. No physical people are visible.

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February 10 20132013-02-10A photograph of a golden-framed shrine holding two seated bronze-toned deity murtis on a purple-draped platform against a gold backdrop and red curtains. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold dhoti; the figure on the right holds a long staff and wears a tall ornate crown. Both wear red and pink flower garlands and gold necklaces. Offerings of marigolds and a small plate sit at the base, with a trident and a ceremonial staff at the right side. A small rectangular red flag appears at the left.2013-02-11April 12 20132013-04-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded statue pair seated on a raised purple-draped platform before a red curtain inside an ornate gold arched shrine. The left figure, a four-armed deity murti in a golden crown, wears a saffron-gold turban, heavy white and gemstone necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the right figure wears a blue sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. In front is a silver-plated mukha linga with white and red flower garlands draped over it and a green leaf and gem-studded crown. No living people are visible.2013-12-06Two large gilded statues of a male and female deity seated together on a raised pale lavender draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a crown ornament, a dark rudraksha mala and silver jewelled necklaces, and a dark green dhoti, holding a trident in one hand. The female figure wears an orange sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces, a dark cap-like headdress and bangles, with a raised hand. The statues are deity murti; no living people are visible.2013-06-02April 13 20132013-04-13Photograph of a pair of large golden metal statues of a deity couple seated together on a blue draped pedestal in front of a red curtain and an ornate gilded arch. The male figure has four arms, wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, an orange dhoti, layered white and beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure wears a silver jewelled crown, an orange and pink sari, and multiple silver necklaces, with a bird perched on her hand. The setting appears to be an outdoor display of a deity murti, with a wooden railing in the foreground.2013-04-23Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated on a purple draped platform in front of a gold-framed green shimmering backdrop inside a temple hall. The seated male figure, a metal deity murti, wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with white dhoti and orange shawl, and an ornate ornate silver breastplate. Beside him a female murti in a red and gold skirt with a crown and long necklaces stands. Red and white garlands drape both figures. At right, an orange curtain and a brass oil lamp stand. No living persons are visible, so the figures are statues.2011-09-17April 24 20132013-04-24June 02 20132013-06-02May 13 20132013-05-13Photograph of a pair of gilded murti statues seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate golden arched niche. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold dhoti and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a dark crown, large earrings, layered gold necklaces and a purple sari, holding a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with white and red flower garlands, and the scene suggests a puja setting. These are statues, not physical people.2010-06-06