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Close photograph of two gold-finished metal deity murtis seated side by side before a deep maroon velvet drape within a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and orange turban, a tilak on the forehead, red lips, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and raises a hand holding a golden staff topped with a cobra hood. The right figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles, and is adorned with a red and white garland and a yellow marigold garland. Both are decorated with rich jewellery and flowers.

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December 21 20092009-12-21November 19 20092009-11-19Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red and orange turban, a jeweled forehead ornament, multi-strand pearl and gem necklaces, a red stone pendant, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings, and holds a small golden object. Both are draped with garlands of red, purple, white and yellow flowers and green leaves. The scene is a temple altar display of deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesNovember 19 20092009-11-19November 05 20102010-11-05A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a gilded murti pair seated in a temple shrine before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red and gold turban with a crown-like headpiece, holds a golden trident, and is adorned with layered necklaces, a red pendant and a rudraksha-style chest ornament. The right figure wears a tall gold crown and multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both have garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers draped over their shoulders. Brass lamps and a small offering tray sit in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-05December 13 20092009-12-13Two gilded statues stand side by side in a golden arched niche against deep red velvet drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban and carries a trident, with a dark rudraksha mala and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and rich jewelled necklaces, holding a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with purple flowers. Both are deity murti or statues, not living people, and no living people are visible.2010-09-22July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The left figure wears a pink and red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object; the right figure wears a tall gold crown and holds a flower-like object. Both are heavily adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and multicoloured flower garlands with green, yellow and purple blooms. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges and a decorated kalasha-style vessel sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05