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Photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk cloth within a festival vehicle, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-topped staff, and a red-and-green beaded shawl over a maroon garment; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue brocade sari, and a matching beaded shawl. Both have large earrings and layered jewelled necklaces. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side on a red cloth, decorated for a procession. The left figure wears an orange turban, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and a sash of red, green and white beadwork, holding a trident-like staff. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue embroidered sari with gold border, layered necklaces and large earrings, and holds a sceptre. Both are wrapped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A glass window and wooden ceiling are behind them.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated chariot or palanquin, heavily garlanded with yellow and red marigold and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a tiered ornate crown, holds a trident, and has a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown and a blue brocade sari, holding a staff. Both wear layered necklaces, jeweled garlands and large earrings. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the scene, with a window and sunlight at right.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Two golden deity murtis stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands and green and red floral strands. The left figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a purple garment, layered white and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a blue garment, and holds a staff. Both are draped in green and red patterned shawls and wear large white floral earrings. Red drapery and a silver canopy edge fill the background.2009-01-12August 23 20152015-08-23April 07 20132013-04-07Two gilded deity murti stand side by side before a red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a red turban-style crown and a trident-like staff, wears a teal and gold garment, layered red and green garlands, and a large red-stoned pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a tall jeweled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are richly adorned with jewelry and decorative metalwork.2012-04-01A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a red draped throne-like platform, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a trident in his raised left hand, a rudraksha mala and layered jewelled necklaces over a blue and red garment. Beside him, a female figure wears a blue sari, a red-gemmed necklace and a tall jewelled crown. In front, a large gold kalasha with green gem-set tips sits within yellow and magenta flower garlands. The statues are not living people, so the scene contains no physical people.2010-08-30Two golden deity murti figures stand side by side on a decorated float, framed by yellow marigold garlands with green and red floral bands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a pearl-and-gem necklace, and a white and green patterned shawl, with its raised hand open. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, blue clothing with a patterned shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold ornaments and a red fabric backdrop complete the setting, with an ornate carved panel above. No physical people are visible.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12December 31 20102010-12-31