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Golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised golden throne within an ornate gilded arch against red drapes. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, silver jewellery and a garland; the figure on the right wears a white silk sari and silver ornaments. In front, a gleaming golden lingam sits on a golden yoni base, draped with yellow and red flower garlands. Tall brass lamps stand at either side and the scene is lit warmly.

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July 13 20102010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA golden arched shrine frames two decorated deity murtis seated on a red-draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and a silver-jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a white garment, silver jewellery and holds a small object in the raised hand. Between them sits a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a silver ornamental base, all wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands with green leaves. Below, a small white statue in orange robes and a flower garland sits on a golden pedestal, and a brass oil lamp is visible at the lower edge. The arrangement is an alankar decoration of the shrine figures.2010-07-13October 11 20102010-10-11December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesOrnate murti of a seated deity couple, Shiva and Parvati, adorned for Anandeshwar Alankar. The male figure in a red garment and orange turban wears layered silver jewellery, holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised blessing gesture. The female figure in a white silk garment with silver ornaments makes a similar gesture. A golden Shiva lingam sits in front, draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with green leaves at its base, against a red curtain framed by a gold arch. No living people are visible.2010-07-13Photograph of a shrine altar with gilded metal statues of a deity couple under a gold arch against a yellow-green backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident-like implement, and stands beneath a golden five-hooded serpent canopy. The female figure wears a pink and teal sari with heavy necklaces and a flower garland. Below them a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban raises one hand in blessing, with white and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small brass lamp sits in front. Flower garlands drape the figures. The statues are not people.2009-06-27A gilded murti of a seated deity pair inside an ornate golden arch with a red velvet backdrop, dressed in gold garments and diamond-style jewelry, with a multicoloured turban-like crown on the male figure. Both figures hold ceremonial objects and have layered garlands of yellow, red and white flowers draped down their sides. In front, a large golden shivalinga-shaped form stands on a gold base, adorned with flower garlands and a jeweled ornament at its base. Teal and gold silk drapes fall around the figures. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17A gilded arched shrine framing two ornately decorated deity murtis seated side by side against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and crown, a trident-like staff, and layered silver-jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a black and white ornamental headdress, a white and gold sari, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both figures, and a golden kalasha with a snake-hood motif sits between them. In the foreground a dark silhouetted figure, shown from behind with a raised arm, partially blocks the view. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine with no visible living person apart from that partial silhouette.2010-07-13May 27 20132013-05-27A golden murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a gilded throne within a gold-framed arch with red drapery. The male deity wears a red and gold crown, jeweled necklaces and holds a trident, while the female deity wears a white and gold sari, layered jewelry and holds a lotus. Between them stands a silver-gold lingam decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. In the foreground a white marble statue of a sannyasi in saffron robes and a saffron head cloth raises one hand in blessing, draped in white flower garlands. Oil lamps sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo silver-faced deity murti seated side by side on a gold-and-yellow draped dais in front of a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a red garment and heavy silver jewellery, and holds a silver trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a white dhoti and an elaborate jewelled headdress with layered pearl and gem necklaces, holding a silver object. Both are decorated with flower garlands in red and yellow, and a green leaf-covered vessel appears at lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13