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Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.

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June 18 20132013-06-18December 10 20072007-12-10Two golden murti figures seated side by side on a raised throne against a red drape and a gilded arch, framed by a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red turban, silver-and-gold necklaces, a white dhoti and holds a trident-like staff and ornamental implements; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with a colourful beaded headpiece, a red-and-orange sari and a tall staff. Garlands drape the throne and a decorated kalasha-like base sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2019-01-08 +2 copiesNovember 06 20112011-11-06October 01 20112011-10-01November 29 20112011-11-29September 30 20112011-09-30September 19 20112011-09-19Photo of a richly decorated deity murti pair in a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch and a green silk backdrop. The central figure, in a red-orange turban and orange shawl with a jewelled necklace and bracelet, is flanked by a consort in a blue sari with ornate gold jewellery and a jewelled crown. Both golden metal faces are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, and a kalasha-style offering sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-30Close-up of two golden deity murtis adorned for worship. The left figure, wearing a red turban, a tall ornate crown, a jeweled white necklace and a trident in hand, is a Shiva form. The right figure wears a black crown with silver ornaments and a red silk saree with gold border and layered gold necklaces. Both are decorated with jeweled ornaments and surrounded by garlands of marigolds and roses in orange, yellow, red and purple, with a red cloth backdrop. Statues only, no physical people.2009-12-28Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a throne-like seat inside a temple, framed by a golden arch heavily decorated with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine in yellow, red, purple and green. The male figure holds a trident and wears a rudraksha mala, a red and orange turban-like crown, and a red gemstone pendant. The female figure wears a patterned crown, layered gold necklaces, green stone earrings and a pink-and-gold sari. A garland of red and white flowers rests in front of them.2013-01-02Two gilded deity murtis (statues) are shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jeweled teal-and-gold chest covering, layered necklaces and a raised hand holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk garment with gold border, layered gem necklaces and holds a tall trident. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2010-10-09