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Two gilded metal murti statues sit side by side on a raised seat, framed by arches of red roses, yellow marigold strands and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a tilak, a bright green and pink saree, layered silver necklaces and jewelled armlets, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green and maroon saree, a dark crowned headdress, pearl and gemstone necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. Gold brocade drapes hang behind them. The statues are deity murti rather than living people.

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April 15 20132013-04-15April 15 20132013-04-15 +3 copiesTwo 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.2013-04-21April 24 20132013-04-24Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29Two metallic deity murtis are seated side by side under a gilded arched canopy, heavily decorated with red roses, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange dhoti with a jewelled crown and ornate necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a yellow-gold garment with a red border, and layered garlands, holding a lotus-like object. A red fabric backdrop and gold panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-11-29 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.January 1st 2013 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17