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Two processional deity murtis, gilded faces and hands, stand under an ornate gold arch on a decorated ratha or palanquin. The figure on the left wears a red tunic, a saffron turban with a peacock feather, a gold sash and heavy flower garlands, raising a hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a turquoise embroidered blouse and skirt with a red-and-gold sash, gold jewellery and a long garland, holding a red and orange flower. An orange cap hangs on the left arm. Stone pillars and blue drapery frame the scene.

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Two golden-faced deity murti stand together in a gilded arched shrine during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. The figure on the left wears a red and gold tunic, a gold-embroidered gold and tan turban topped with a peacock-feather crown, and holds a hand raised in blessing, with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple draped over the arms. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold embroidered outfit, gold jewellery and a red-and-teal dupatta, holding a small floral bouquet. A stray orange cap hangs near the left figure. Festoon garlands and marigold-like flowers fill the foreground.2008-12-29Two golden metal murti statues of deities sit side by side, decorated with long multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The figure on the left wears a red tunic with gold embroidery, a saffron-gold turban with a peacock feather, a gold necklace and a shawl, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a turquoise and red embroidered sari, gold jewellery and a crown, holding a small bouquet of orange and purple flowers. A dark blue velvet backdrop and a gold arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Two gilded deity murtis stand in a golden arched shrine niche against a dark blue velvet backdrop, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The male figure wears a red silk kurta with gold trim, a saffron turban adorned with a peacock feather crown, and holds an orange cap printed with a logo in one hand. The female figure wears a turquoise embroidered dress with a red sash, gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a small flower bunch. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. Both figures are statues, not living people.2008-12-29Two gilded murti statues of deities stand within a gold-framed arch decorated with flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white. The figure at centre wears a red tunic with gold trim, a saffron turban with a peacock-feather crown, and holds a conch-like object in one raised hand while the other hand shows a mudra. The figure at right wears a teal embroidered gown with a red sash, gold necklaces and a crown, and holds a flower. Both have long dark hair. A small orange cap is placed on one arm.2008-12-29Two golden-faced processional deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated platform framed by a gold arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a mustard-gold turban topped with a peacock feather and crown, a red silk kurta with gold embroidery, and an ornate silver-patterned hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a teal brocade garment with a red sash, heavy gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a bunch of orange and purple flowers. Long garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang on both sides, and a person in an orange cap stands at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible.2008-12-29Two golden-faced deity murtis stand under a gilded arch in a stone-walled hall, dressed in festival garments. The figure on the left wears a red tunic with gold trim, a mustard-gold turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, and a gem-studded raised hand. The figure on the right wears a teal and red sari-style garment with gold necklaces and bangles, holding a flower bunch. Garlands of marigolds and multicolored blossoms hang around both figures, and a dark blue backdrop sits behind them.2008-12-29Two decorated deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove framed by a gold arch and garlands of marigolds and purple, white and yellow flowers. The male figure wears a saffron turban, a red and gold garment with a shawl, a gold necklace and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a small object. The female figure in a teal blouse and gold jewellery holds a red flower. A brass kalasha sits in front with garlands draped over it and incense smoke rises at the base. No physical people are visible.2008-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesApril 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesJune 25 20092009-06-25A night-time photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a golden arched niche in a stone temple hall. The seated figure on the left wears a red and gold robe, a yellow turban with a crown ornament, and holds one hand raised; beside him a figure in a blue-green embellished garment and jewellery sits with a large brass pot in front of them. Both are heavily garlanded with white, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, and tall brass oil lamps with flower garlands stand on either side. This is a statue scene with no physical people visible.2008-12-29