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A silver-and-gold deity murti seated side by side with a consort figure on a red satin draped base, set against a green satin backdrop with gold arch trim. The larger figure wears an orange and maroon silk garment, a red turban-style crown with jeweled finial, a large red gem pendant with white and green stones, and holds a damaru-like drum in one raised hand. The smaller consort figure wears an orange and gold brocade sari, a jeweled crown and jewelled necklaces and waist belt. The statues are decorated with jewelled ornaments and red-orange cloth; no living people are visible.

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April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti pair seated on a red satin cloth before a green drape. The larger figure wears a red and gold turban-style crown, gold and jewelled necklaces with a large red centrepiece, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. The smaller seated figure beside him wears an ornate crown, jewelled ornaments and an orange and gold sari with red garments. Both are draped in red and yellow flower garlands with marigold tassels. Statues only, no physical people visible.2012-04-23March 24 20132013-03-24September 15 20132013-09-15April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copiesPhotograph of a seated deity murti pair, a metal image decorated with jewelled crowns, a large red stone pendant and layered jewellery, wrapped in orange and gold silk. The figures sit on a silver base before a green satin backdrop with a gold-embossed arch, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white flowers draped over a red satin cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-24Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15June 25 20072007-06-25 +1 copiesGolden metal statues of a male and female deity pair are displayed in front of a green cloth backdrop with gold patterns and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red turban with a gold ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, and white flower garlands with red roses. He holds a golden trident and a raised hand with a decorated palm. The female figure wears a gold crown, gold earrings, a gold nose ring, layered necklaces, an orange and red sari, and matching white and red floral garlands. Both have painted forehead markings. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-15A photograph of a seated metal deity murti decorated for worship, set before a green silk curtain framed by gold-embossed panels. The murti wears an orange and red silk garment, a red crown with gold ornaments, a large red stone pendant, and layered silver and gold necklaces. It is garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves, and sits on a red cloth-draped pedestal. No people are visible.2012-04-24July 25 20072007-07-25A photograph of two gilded, life-size deity murtis standing on a raised processional platform before a red velvet curtain. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl over the shoulders, and heavy white and jewelled garlands; he holds a trident-like staff and a ritual implement in raised hands. The female figure wears an orange skirt, a red blouse, a jewelled crown and layered white and gold necklaces. Both are adorned with ornate ornaments and bangles. The murtis are.2007-08-26