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Photograph of a decorated shrine with two silver-finished deity murtis standing on red cloth bases, framed by a floral arch of red, yellow, purple, white and green garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and ornate gold jewellery, and has a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the right figure wears a tall crown and heavy jewellery. A golden bull figure stands in front. Bright painted pillars frame the arch.

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A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19May 19 20132013-05-19A photograph of a pair of seated golden statues in orange robes, placed on a raised throne framed by a golden arch wreathed in marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The statues are sculpted with orange turbans and a crown, one holding a trident and both wearing layered silver and gold necklaces, bangles and armlets. Red curtains hang behind the throne. These are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible in the scene. The seated pair appear to be deity murtis.2010-12-27A photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden ratha or palanquin, framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a silver crown, and a gold-embroidered green and orange garment. The other murti beside it wears a white crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. Behind them, a large painted figure in orange and gold holds a sword and a staff. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground.2013-05-15December 31 20102010-12-31Low-angle photograph of two golden-bodied deity murti seated side by side on a throne, both dressed in saffron-orange garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, and silver-patterned armbands. The figure on the right holds a small green parrot in one hand, wears a crown-like headdress, pearl and gold necklaces, and silver-patterned armbands. Both are framed by large garlands of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and white, and a gold-patterned arch sits behind them. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat framed by a golden arch and wide garlands of marigolds and white chrysanthemums in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange draped cloth, holds a trident, and wears layered rudraksha and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears an orange sari-style garment, silver jewellery and a crown, holding a green object in one hand. Both are gold-coloured statues with ornate silver and jewelled adornments. The setting appears to be a temple shrine.2010-12-27A photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a pair of golden deity murti statues seated side by side on a decorated throne-like seat under a temple canopy. The figures wear orange and saffron garments, the male figure with an orange turban and a crescent crown, and the female figure with an orange sari and a tiara. Both hold ritual objects, including a trident on the left figure. Thick garlands in yellow, red, white and purple frame the arch behind them, with a purple cloth skirt below and green and gold hanging ornaments at the lower left. Red curtains and gilded architecture surround the scene. The statues are figures rather than living people.2010-12-27November 29 20112011-11-29