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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a crimson and gold throne-like seat under a white canopy, framed by large circular garlands of pink, white, green, yellow and purple flowers. The pair wears heavy silver and gold jewellery and white jasmine garlands with orange and red blossoms. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture; the female figure wears a pink and gold sari and a gold crown. No physical people are visible.

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A festival photograph of a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side under a canopy in a procession vehicle. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white jewelled necklace, a white belt and a blue cloth, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown, a red and white jewelled necklace and a pink and gold saree, holding a flower. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and orange flowers. The canopy is framed by a large circular arch of pink, white, yellow, green and purple flower strings with silver tinsel. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial figure at the right edge. The statues are not a person.2007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03A decorated procession float, an ornate ratha or palanquin, carries two painted deity murti seated under a white canopy. The murti wear red and gold garments, silver ornaments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a hand raised in blessing. The canopy is framed by a large circular arch of woven flowers in purple, pink, yellow, green and red with silver tinsel. White jasmine garlands and orange marigolds drape the figures. A brass pot with mango leaves and a woven basket stand in the foreground, with coconuts wrapped in straw. No physical people are visible in the scene.2007-09-03A decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murti, one male in an orange-red turban and ornate silver-gold jewellery and one female in a red and gold sari with red and white adornments, under an orange canopy. The murti sit above a white-tiled rectangular pit with a small brass kalasha or peetha base. A large arch of garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white frames them, with white jasmine strands and red flowers. Behind is a red and blue banner with a partial red numeral and cursive lettering. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03Photograph 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 ornately decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat draped with orange and gold cloth and framed by white jasmine garlands and pink and red flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, blue and gold garment, and heavy silver-jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a pink and gold sari, layered silver necklaces, and a long dark braid, holding a lotus-like object in one hand. Both faces are gilded. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03A festival procession image of a pair of deity murtis seated together on a red and gold palanquin canopy decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and red flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue and orange silk dhoti, a white silver-toned necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds one hand raised. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Behind them a large arch of colourful stacked flower garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03Photo of a golden metal murti pair seated together on an ornate throne under a gilded arch, dressed in saffron-orange garments with silver jewellery and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown, holds a silver trident and carries a rudraksha mala; the figure on the right wears a tall dark hair arrangement, earrings and a silver necklace. Both are framed by long garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers, with a silver-rimmed object and flower garlands at the lower left. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-12-27Two golden deity murtis seated together under an orange and white canopy, decorated with white and pink flower garlands and marigold-like blossoms. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a heavy white and gold jewelled necklace, a blue dhoti-style lower garment with gold borders, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a pink and red silk blouse, elaborate gold jewellery, a crown-like headdress, and a long black braid, holding a small object in one hand. Ornate silver and gold trim, rudraksha-free, with flowers and drapery framing the pair. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival setting.2007-09-03A photograph of two seated deity murti, a larger figure and a smaller companion figure, dressed in vivid orange garments and seated on a peetha-like throne framed by a gold arch. Both have gold-toned skin, ornate jewellery, necklaces and armlets. The larger figure holds a trident with a decorated shaft and wears a tall crown and turban-like orange headwear; the companion wears a crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them, thick garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers curve around the arch, and red drapery hangs at the sides. At the lower left, a brass tray holds yellow marigold garlands and foliage. Since the figures are statues, no physical people are present.2010-12-27