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Two golden deity murtis are seated on a red cushioned throne-like platform, framed by a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple, green and white. The left murti wears a saffron turban, red and pink jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces and a green and gold dhoti-style garment. The right murti wears a crown-like headdress, pearl necklaces and a pink and green sari with gold border. A golden carved backdrop rises behind them. No living people are visible.

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Two painted metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. The larger figure, wearing an orange-and-brown turban, gold jewellery, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, raises one hand in blessing. The seated female figure beside him wears a green-and-maroon sari, pearl necklaces and a crown-like headdress, holding a small lamp-like object. A gilded peetha backdrop rises behind them.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of flower garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The left murti wears an orange turban, large red-stoned earrings, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-like beaded mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The right murti wears a gold crown, pearl strands and a green and gold sari, and holds a small lamp-like object. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-07-08Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19July 16 20132013-07-16November 29 20112011-11-29Two 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.2013-07-16November 29 20112011-11-29Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a green cloth-draped dais within a golden arched backdrop. The left figure, in orange dhoti and a saffron shawl with a jeweled crown and ornate silver necklaces, raises one hand in blessing. The right figure wears a yellow and red sari with a crown and layered jewelry. Both are framed by dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-29A photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26November 13 20132013-11-13Two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, draped in thick multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple, white and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold skirt, a tall black crown, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a hand in abhaya pose. The figure on the right wears an orange garment, silver ornaments and a pearl necklace. A terracotta kalasha stands in the foreground beside a blue cloth, with a window and green plants at the right edge.2013-07-11