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Two golden deity murti statues, dressed and adorned for worship, sit side by side in front of a magenta curtain and gold-framed backdrop. The figure on the left, with a jewelled black crown bearing a tripundra mark, holds up raised hands and wears layered pearl and gem necklaces over a red and gold silk garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, multi-strand jewelled necklaces and a magenta and green silk sari. Both are framed by arches of marigold garlands in red, yellow, orange, green and white, and a copper-coloured serpent-shaped pedestal lies between them. No living people are visible.

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December 16 20112011-12-16 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis, one in gold-toned finish wearing an orange-pink garment and heavy layered silver-and-gem necklaces, the other in dark green garment with ornate jewelled crown and necklaces, seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers frame them, and a gold patterned curtain and carved gold panel form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-04A decorated temple deity murti pair seated on a throne, with a large gold-toned Shiva lingam-form image at the centre. Two deity figures on the throne wear crowns, jewelled ornaments and orange and green garments, with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped around the throne back and the central lingam. A gold kalasha-style base and a brass oil lamp sit in front, and a yellow silk cloth with green and white garlands covers the altar. The scene is an alankaram of deity murtis with flower garlands and ornaments; no people are visible.Two silver-coloured murti figures seated side by side on a decorated stage, surrounded by an arch of red roses, white flowers, purple garlands and yellow and orange marigold strings. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange turban, a white and red dhoti with a red sash, and layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, with the right hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal sari and heavy jewelled necklaces. A gold-brown drape and gilded arch frame the background. Both are deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-18 +1 copiesOctober 03 20132013-10-03Two metal murti statues, a male and a female deity, sit side by side in red and gold garments against a backdrop of marigold and purple flower garlands beneath an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, holding a trident in one hand and a gesturing hand raised with a small green parrot perched on it. The female figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, a red sari and bangles, and sits beside him with hands resting near her lap. No living people are visible; the statues are depictions only and no a person candidate is present as a person.2010-12-28April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesThree metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped altar, garlanded with bright yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The central figure wears a tall tiered crown with a tilak, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the left wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron-brown head covering, while the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment with heavy jewelled ornaments and a tall crown. A gold arched backdrop frames the shrine. No living people are visible.2016-12-12Two large painted metal statues of a deity couple sit on a decorated throne-like seat under a gilded arch, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blooms. The male figure wears a red-orange dhoti and a red turban with a jewelled crest, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and has a gold pendant necklace. The female figure beside him wears a matching orange-red sari with silver jewellery, a jewelled crown and a small green parrot-like object in her raised hand. Both statues have gold-toned faces with red lips and bold eyebrows. No living people appear in the scene; the figures are deity murti depictions.2010-12-28Two 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.2013-04-21July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti of deities are seated side by side on an orange draped platform, decorated with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The left figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces and earrings and holds a hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears a crown, red and white beaded necklaces and a jewelled garment. Behind them hang a magenta drape and gold-toned carved panels with bird motifs. The image is a photograph of a temple-style display of deity murti, with no physical people present.2013-11-15