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Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a golden arched canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, cream robe with a maroon shawl, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-red sari with heavy gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Offerings of green and white flower decorations rest in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival procession setting.

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Two golden figures sit side by side on a decorated platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, garlanded with marigolds, pink and white flowers and strings of beads. The left figure wears a bright orange turban, a cream-gold garment, a bead necklace and pearl-like jewelry, with its right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold blouse, a heavy gold necklace, a jeweled crown and large earrings, holding a lotus-like stem. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and a small green-and-gold tiered offering sits in front. A blue backdrop and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis are seated side by side in an ornate golden arched shrine framed with marigold and jasmine garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a cream-gold garment with a jewelled necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a tall crown and layered silver-gold jewellery, holding a small staff. A string of pink rudraksha-like beads hangs between them, and orange-yellow and purple flower garlands drape the seat. No living people are visible.2008-12-27 +1 copiesA 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.2008-12-26Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26Photograph of two life-size golden-toned statues seated side by side in an ornate gilded arched alcove, decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, purple and magenta flowers, and a hanging string of rudraksha beads. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a gold forehead ornament, a cream-gold robe with gold embroidery, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a tall black-and-silver crown, large pendant earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a sceptre-like object. A small orange-turbaned figure sits in front of them on a golden cushion.2008-12-27Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under a golden arch, garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather, a heavy silver-and-stone necklace, and a red and gold garment with jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red and white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and long earrings, and holds a ceremonial staff. A dark blue backdrop sits behind them.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of two decorated metal or bronze figures seated side by side in a festooned shrine arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jeweled ornaments, a cream-coloured robe and an embellished necklace; he raises his right hand in blessing. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered silver-toned necklaces, earrings, an orange-red blouse and holds a stem or staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta marigold strands, and a rudraksha bead garland hangs down the centre, with an orange cloth and a green-stoned ornament at the base. These are deity murti, not living people.2008-12-27Photograph of two golden metal deity murti seated side by side on a decorated festival vehicle, heavily garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and white jasmine flower strands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red ornate jewelled chest covering, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and golden dhoti-style cloth, raising one hand. The figure on the right wears a red and white floral crown with gold ornaments, green-stone pendant earrings, a gold collar, and an orange-and-white draped cloth. Gold ornate arch frames the scene. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial hand at the lower right edge.2008-12-26November 06 20112011-11-06