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A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair on a gilded arched backdrop with a maroon curtain. The seated male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident and a small drum, while the female figure beside him wears a purple and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a white statue of a seated figure in a blue shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white draped platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel appear at the bottom of the frame. No living people are visible.

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Golden shrine arch framing two large gilded deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A white marble statue in blue robes and a saffron-banded turban sits seated below them, garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and brass vessels with flowers rest on the table in front.2010-09-15Golden shrine arch framing a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pink-draped throne, Shiva in an orange turban and jewelled necklaces holding a trident and drum, Parvati in purple and orange sari with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang from the figures. In front, a white-draped seat holds a white and blue-robed figure, appearing to be a statue or portrait. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass puja vessels sit on a platform at the bottom. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A gilded shrine arch frames two large golden deity murti standing on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a crescent, a red-and-green sari, and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a smaller seated white figure in a blue robe and orange turban sits before a white cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garland, with brass lamps, a kalasha and incense holders on the altar below. No living people are visible.2009-12-11A photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red curtain behind a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a raised throne. The taller figure wears an orange turban, a yellow garment, jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a drum; the figure beside is in a magenta and green silk sari with jewelled necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front, a white-clothed figure with an orange turban and an orange shawl is seated and bowed in a ritual pose, surrounded by brass lamps, offering plates and a green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides of the shrine.2010-07-21December 11 20092009-12-11July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20082008-09-30A gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red silk drapes shows two seated deity murtis, Anandeeshwara and Anandeeshwari, a male figure wearing a red and pink turban and holding a trident, beside a female figure wearing an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. Between them stands a golden lingam-like form with a three-line marking, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower strands. In front, a small white statue of a seated figure in a blue robe and pink garland, hands folded, sits before brass lamps and offering vessels. Ornate brass oil lamps flank the shrine.2010-09-11A temple shrine with a large gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati standing in an arched alcove draped with red cloth. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads; Parvati wears a crown and orange-and-pink sari. Below them, a seated blue-clad murti or figure with a white cloth and gold ornaments is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform. Pink and orange drapes frame the scene, with greenery visible at the top left.2010-09-15A golden-framed shrine holds a seated deity murti pair beneath orange draped fabric. The male figure has a trident, a red turban and a crown-like headdress, and wears layered silver necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and heavy silver jewellery. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold chains, and a Shivalinga stands in front on a white and purple cloth, surrounded by brass vessels and offerings. Pale purple drapery and lamps sit on the platform below.2011-10-14September 22 20092009-09-22