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Ornate metal murti of a seated deity pair under a gilded arch with a blue draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha mala and holds a trident. The female figure wears an orange sari with a green blouse and a gold crown, and is adorned with flower garlands in yellow, purple and pink. A lingam in front is decorated with garlands, rudraksha beads, a silver face and a red cloth, with a small offering of pink flowers. Potted palms flank the base. No living people are visible.

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August 11 20112011-08-11August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesGolden metal murtis of a deity couple seated on a golden throne before a blue draped backdrop under a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas and a golden dhoti, and holds a trident and a snake-entwined staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a golden crown and layered necklaces, with a green blouse. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front, a silver-decorated linga stands in a golden yoni base, dressed in a striped cloth and decorated with pink hibiscus flowers and rudraksha beads. Palm fronds lie at the lower left. This is a deity murti and a shrine arrangement, with no living people visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial puja at an altar framed by a gilded arch and blue draped cloth. Two large metallic deity murtis sit on a golden throne: the left figure wears an orange and green turban, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, holds a trident and a small figure, and wears saffron-gold dhoti; the right figure wears a gold crown, orange sari with green blouse and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a large shivalinga-like form draped in a maroon and green cloth, decorated with pink hibiscus flowers, silver adornments and rudraksha beads, is garlanded. A shaven-headed priest with a white forehead marking sits at lower left, partly visible, performing the puja. Palm fronds frame the lower left.2011-08-11 +1 copiesGolden metal murtis of a male and female deity seated together in an ornate gilded arch against a teal draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a trident and a small cobra-headed staff. The female figure wears an orange sari with a green blouse, a gold crown and layered necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures and a seated bronze-coloured murti in front. Rudraksha malas and a flower-filled golden vessel rest before them, with a potted palm at the lower left. The seated figure's dark head and white ornaments sit at the bottom of the frame.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine featuring a large gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The taller figure, a male deity, wears an orange and red turban, a red garment with a white dhoti, a trident in one hand and rudraksha-style garland; the female figure beside him wears an orange sari, a black ornate headdress and layered gold jewellery. Both carry garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. In front, a decorated kalasha-like form with a golden crown-like top and green stones is adorned with garlands, and a pink-draped form and a smaller blue-clad figure stand on pedestals with brass oil lamps and flower offerings. No living people are visible.2009-06-15A photograph of a metallic deity murti pair seated on a golden peetha before a blue draped backdrop with a gold arched frame. The taller figure wears an orange and green turban, a jewelled crown-like headdress, layered gem necklaces and a snake coiled over his raised arm, holding a trident. The consort figure wears an orange sari, a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape both figures. In front, a Shivalinga-like form wrapped in a maroon cloth with rudraksha beads and pink hibiscus flowers sits in a gold bowl, with a palm plant at the left edge. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised platform against a turquoise draped backdrop with a gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces. The female figure wears a gold and maroon sari, a long braid, and jewelled necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. In front stands a black lingam draped in green cloth with a silver band, sitting in a gold base with rudraksha beads and a garland of white and red flowers, along with a gold cobra hood behind it.2011-06-24July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti pair seated in a gilded arch against blue draped fabric, a male figure in an orange turban and gold jewelled garments holding a trident, and a female figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled braid beside him. A green-draped stone lingam sits in front, wrapped in marigold and red-and-white flower garlands, with gold and rudraksha ornaments. No living people are visible.2011-06-24June 13 20132013-06-13