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Two 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.

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September 03 20072007-09-03Two 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 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.2007-09-03A photograph of two golden-faced deity murti seated side by side under an orange and gold canopy, decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark purple blouse, a heavy white ornate necklace and a gold belt, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown, a red and pink silk sari with gold border, layered silver jewellery, a long black braid, and holds a lotus-like object. The murti are the only figures visible; no physical people are present.2007-09-03Two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style seat under a white canopy edged with pink and silver tinsel. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, and heavy silver jewellery with a blue-and-gold cloth draped over the lap. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, a red and pink silk sari, a long black braid with a tassel, and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red and pink flowers, and a gold-tipped staff rests beside them. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting, decorated with white and multicolored flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff in one hand, raised palms, and a red and gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, has long dark hair, and holds a hand raised in blessing. Red and yellow flowers hang from their garlands. The background shows other murtis and a red curtain. These are statues, not living people.2011-06-05November 06 20112011-11-06Two golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08December 09 20112011-12-09Two metal murti figures are decorated with garlands of marigolds, purple globe flowers and red roses, with greenery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red garment, layered necklaces and bangles. The image shows deity murti statues, not living people.2013-04-24November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copies