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A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a throne, heavily decorated with marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and purple. The seated figure on the left wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over the head, gold jewellery and a crown, with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a green and red silk sari with gold border, a flower crown and earrings, and holds a hand on the lap. A brass bell is visible at the upper left and a person's orange-clad arm and yellow cloth edge the left foreground. Green leaves hang beside the throne.

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December 09 20112011-12-09December 16 20112011-12-16A gilded metal murti pair seated side by side, surrounded by red roses, white flowers, green leaves and garlands of purple and yellow blooms. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, rich red silk with gold border, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and holds a hand near the chest. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated puja display of deity murtis, not living people.2013-04-24December 05 20112011-12-05Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side, heavily decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a red silk garment with gold border. Both are draped in gold and jewelled necklaces, bracelets and armlets, with a blue gem ornament at the right shoulder. They rest within a bed of red roses, yellow marigold garlands and green foliage. No physical people are visible. The statues are depictions of deities, not living persons.2013-04-23 +2 copiesMay 03 20122012-05-03Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09A decorated utsava murti pair of metal deities seated within a dense arch of garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban-like headdress and orange shawl, a red and gold dhoti, layered jewelled necklaces and a silver crown; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a dark green and gold sari, a tall jewelled crown and drop earrings, seated at his side. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red flowers and purple blooms frame them, with a red cloth canopy above and a green leaf and kalasha-like offering at the base. No living people are visible.2011-12-09Two metallic deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat decorated with ornate gold carving, framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left, with a gold crown and gold-toned face, wears a green and beige silk garment, layered necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a deep blue silk garment, pearl necklaces and a round ornament at the chest. Yellow silk drapes below. No physical people are visible.2013-07-13Two silver metal deity murtis stand side by side, framed by garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, white jasmine and red roses. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a heavy multi-strand necklace and a red-and-gold garment, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, pearl and gem necklaces and a green and gold sari-like garment. Both are decorated with flower garlands for a temple worship setting. The statues are not living people.2011-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20112011-12-09