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A photograph of an ornate golden shrine with gilded arch and carved stone pillars framing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated together on a golden throne. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and jeweled necklace; the figure on the right wears a golden crown and red-and-gold garland. Both are draped in green and pink fabric. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang across the throne, and tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Orange curtains hang at the sides of the shrine, and a small seated figure in orange clothing sits at the base in front of offerings.

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A golden deity murti of a standing and seated Shiva-Parvati pair under an arched gilded frame inside an open stone shrine pavilion. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, holds a trident, and is garlanded with marigolds in red and purple; the female figure wears a crown and ornate jewellery. Both sit on a golden throne-like peetha with pink and green draped cloth beneath. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, orange curtains hang at the sides, and carved stone pillars frame the scene. A small figure in orange sits at the base, and a man in pale clothing with folded hands stands at the right edge, offering prayer.2010-09-22A golden shrine housing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated together on a raised golden throne. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, holds a trident-like staff, and wears rudraksha-style beads; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and ornate gold jewellery. Both are draped in green and pink silk, with a red velvet backdrop. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from their shoulders. Golden oil lamps line both sides, and fruit and offerings sit before the throne. Orange curtains frame the sides of the shrine, and carved grey stone pillars surround the niche. No people are visible.2010-09-22A golden deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair sits on a raised stone shrine under an arched golden torana. The male figure wears a red and orange turban, a crown, a beaded necklace and a gold-threaded green dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a pink skirt and gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers drape the figures and a large golden seat. Red curtains and orange drapes frame the shrine, with brass lamps on both sides, offering plates and small figurines on the front ledge. No people are visible.2010-09-22July 21 20092009-07-21October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06September 15 20132013-09-15October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large painted sculpture group on a raised stone platform. A four-armed deity murti with red turban, gold crown, large earrings, and layered jewelled necklaces holds a trident and a raised hand, seated beside a second figure in a crown and white garland. Both wear red and blue dhoti-style drapery and are backed by a green cloth and gilded arch. Below them, a shivalinga-like object is draped with marigold and red flower garlands. A smaller figure on the right wears an orange dhoti and beaded necklaces. Ritual brass vessels and flowers sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2013-09-24December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and holds a golden staff, with a red gemstone pendant and a beaded necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and ornate jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green fabric. A white-draped shelf with a tall lingam-shaped form and marigold garlands sits in front, flanked by brass lamp stands and a red-curtained entrance, with stone carved pillars on either side. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gold arched frame and a deep red curtain behind it. Two large deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the male figure wears a red-orange turban, a crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, a purple and pink sari, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a seated figure in blue clothing with a white shawl and a gold necklace, head bowed, with hands folded in a seated posture, placed before a white-draped platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small figure stands at the right edge. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom right corner.2010-09-15