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A gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched shrine niche against a red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban and red and gold jewelled necklaces, holding a trident, and wears a yellow dhoti-style skirt. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, holding a lotus-like object. Red, yellow and purple garlands drape both figures, and a silver oil lamp stands at left. No physical people are present.

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Photo of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of painted deity murti seated before a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange turban and a tall crown, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and has a white and red garland of beads at the chest. The right figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, earrings, layered necklaces and a gold-trimmed saree. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a pile of red-and-yellow cloth and flowers sits at the base.2010-08-03A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by a deep red velvet curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a crown and a crescent ornament, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, layered pearl-style necklaces and a pink-gold sari. Yellow and purple-pink garlands drape around the figures, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the sides of the arch.2010-08-08A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31August 03 20102010-08-03A gilded arched shrine holds a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis seated on a golden throne before a red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, a red and gold necklace, and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The figure on the right wears a patterned gold-brown sari-style dress, a tall crown, and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta garlands hang over both figures, and a silver lingam-shaped object with green gems sits at their feet among gold lamps. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2010-08-08July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side in a golden arched shrine niche against a deep maroon curtain, with orange drapes at the sides. The male figure wears an orange turban and ornate crown, a rudraksha-style layered necklace, green garment and gold-coloured dhoti, holding a trident and a small staff. The female figure wears a dark crown, green sari and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2009-12-17A gilded arched shrine framed by carved stone holds two seated deity murti, a male figure in an orange turban and white garland, holding a trident and a small vessel, beside a female figure in a silver crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in yellow silk and garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strings. No living people are visible.2010-08-03July 08 20102010-07-08Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18