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Two golden metal murti of deities, seated side by side and decorated for a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white head covering, gold bands and an ornate white-and-gold necklace, its hands raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden-yellow sari, layered silver and gold necklaces, silver earrings and a jewelled crown. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. Behind them is a red cloth backdrop, and a street with a building and parked scooters is visible at right. These are statues, not people, and no physical person is shown.

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October 20 20062006-10-20October 20 20062006-10-20Close view of two golden deity murti statues decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. The left figure, in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, has a white turban, a silver-embroidered breastplate, multiple gold coin necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears an orange-yellow silk garment, a crown, silver-white earrings, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a staff. Red kumkum marks sit on the foreheads. The background includes a red cloth and carved gold pillar.2006-10-20Photograph of two gilded murti statues decorated for worship, framed by garlands of pink, magenta, yellow and green flowers arching overhead and smoke or mist in the background. The figure on the left is a golden statue draped in a white cloth with gold borders, wearing layered gold and silver necklaces and holding a ritual implement in one raised hand. The figure on the right is a golden deity murti with a crown, silver earrings, layered jewelry and a red garment, seated beside it. Stone pillars appear at the left edge. Statues, not living people, are shown.2006-10-21Golden murti of a deity couple adorned for a procession, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a cream-and-gold turban, white cloth, a gold collar and a white beaded pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a tiara, red silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, large silver earrings, and holds a trident-like staff. Red drapery and carved pillars with palm fronds behind them. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2006-10-09October 24 20062006-10-24October 20 20062006-10-20October 29 20062006-10-29October 21 20062006-10-21October 23 20062006-10-23A golden metal murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a white turban and a female figure with a gold crown, is decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red roses and pink flowers. The male figure raises a hand in abhaya gesture and wears a white dhoti and an ornate white-and-gold necklace. The female figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari. They sit within a gilded temple chariot framework with carved golden pillars and a red cloth backdrop, on a street with trees and buildings behind. This depicts the deity murtis of a ratha yatra procession, with no physical people in the foreground.2006-10-24October 21 20062006-10-21