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A photograph of a golden murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a large red-stoned pendant and blue patterned lower cloth, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female deity wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall jewelled crown and a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at each side, and brass oil lamps with offerings sit in front. These are statues, not living people.

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A photograph of a pair of golden utsava murtis seated on a red draped throne-like niche within a gold-framed arch. The male figure wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a red-and-gold tilak, rudraksha beads and an ornate gold necklace, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall crown and matching earrings. Both are decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass tray holds a row of small lamps and an orange offering in front. These are deity murtis, not living people, so no physical people are present.2010-11-09A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side against a deep red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a jewelled red chest pendant and a blue and gold garment, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a crown, a teal blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and matching earrings, and holds a small green parrot in one hand. Both are draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front sit five golden lamps on a brass tray with green leaves and a red offering.2010-11-09A photograph of a gilded murti of a seated deity couple within a golden arched shrine niche backed by red drapery. The male figure wears a red turban and crown, holds a trident and a ritual staff, and has a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-11-09Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a red curtain framed by ornate gold carving. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown ornament, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold object. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered red and white stone necklaces and a gold-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel with green stones sits in front of them.2010-11-12Gilded deity murti pair seated in a golden arched niche against red drapery. The left figure, a male deity with a red-orange turban topped by a crescent moon, holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, wears a blue garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with jewelled pendants. The right figure, a female deity in a blue sari with gold trim, wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a nose ring, holding a lotus-like stem. Yellow and red flowers and a brass kalasha-like vessel rest in front of them.2010-10-15November 08 20102010-11-08Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15August 03 20102010-08-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a cushioned throne before a deep red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and wears a pink turban with a jeweled ornament, red lips, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. The right figure, wearing a tall gold crown and matching ornate jewelry, holds a lotus-like object. Yellow, magenta and white garlands hang over both figures, and a gold lamp stands at the left edge.2010-11-08A golden metal statue pair seated on a gold-framed throne against a deep red curtain. The figure on the left is a deity murti with a red turban-like crown, a trident in one raised hand, a dark rudraksha mala and ornate gold jewellery; beside him a consort figure wears a tall gold crown, a red gemstone necklace and layered jewellery, one hand raised. Both wear green skirts and are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Golden oil lamps stand at the sides and a gold kalasha-like pedestal sits at the base. No living people are visible.2010-09-22A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side before a deep red velvet curtain within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crescent-moon crown, rudraksha malas and a jewelled blue garment, and holds a golden trident. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown, a nose ring, layered gem necklaces and a green sprig in her hand. Before them is a gold tray of flowers and gemstone-decorated offerings. No people are visible; the figures are statues, and the photograph carries a copyright credit.2010-10-15A photograph of a golden deity pair seated under an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament, holds a trident and a ritual object, and wears a rudraksha mala and jewelled collar, with a blue dhoti. The female figure wears a blue and teal sari, a jewelled crown and layered gold and ruby necklaces. Both are gold-coloured murti, not living people. A brass kalasha-like vessel sits in front, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps at the sides. These are deity murti, not a person.2010-10-15