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Two gilded deity murti stand within an ornate golden arched niche with a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a tall turban striped in red, white and blue and holds a golden staff or mace, with red and yellow flower garlands draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a crown with a dark headdress and a blue and gold ornamental garment, with red and green floral garlands. Blurred golden lamp lights float in the frame.

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Close photograph of two gilded deity murtis within a golden arched niche against a dark blue velvet backdrop, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands and small lights. The left murti wears a striped red, white and blue turban-style crown and holds a conch-like object; the right murti wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a turquoise and gold necklace, and holds a sceptre-like item. Stone pillar behind. Watermarked archive photo, no living people visible.2008-10-01Two golden deity murti figures on a procession vehicle, framed by an ornate gold arch and draped in long garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The male figure wears a multicoloured braided turban with a crescent ornament, a trident-like staff in one hand, and heavy jewelled necklaces with rudraksha-style beads. The female figure wears a purple and blue silk sari, a jewelled crown and an embellished nose ring with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Their hands are raised in gesture. The scene reflects a festival procession with dense floral decoration and a dark velvet backdrop.2008-12-28 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.2009-06-04June 09 20092009-06-09December 05 20092009-12-05August 13 20112011-08-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of two deity murti figures in a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep blue velvet backdrop and string lights overhead. The figure on the left wears a gold crown with a red, white and blue patterned wrap, holds a trident-like staff and a round object, and is draped in red and green garlands over orange-gold clothing. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold headdress, a large blue and gold jewelled necklace, and a blue skirt with red garlands. Gold sculpted arch frames the scene, with a partially visible decorated stone pillar at the right edge.2008-10-01June 18 20092009-06-18October 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated in a gold-framed arched niche with deep red velvet drapery. The left figure has a red-orange turban, a trident-like staff, a small ritual drum and rudraksha-style beads; the right figure wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a blue garment and layered silver and gold necklaces with garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over both figures. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped handles stand in the foreground, and the setting is a stone temple wall.2009-12-05Golden metallic deity murti pair under an ornate gilded arch with a green silk backdrop, framed by garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The left figure holds a trident and wears a red and gold crown, rudraksha mala and red-jeweled necklace; the right figure wears a tall gold crown, layered gold jewellery and a red garment. Both have ornate earrings and red tilak marks. Statues only, no living people are visible. +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28