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A 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.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A worship scene before a blue draped backdrop shows two large metal murtis seated side by side on a cobra-hooded throne. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, a heavy jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a crown, orange sari with green blouse, and layered gold necklaces. Yellow and purple marigold garlands drape both figures and the front. In the foreground, a decorated kalasha or ceremonial vessel with red hibiscus flowers and a silver-and-red garland sits before a seated person-like figure wearing rudraksha beads, a green-bordered garment and a white face mask, which appears to be a decorative figure rather than a living person. Palm plants frame the left side.2011-08-11 +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 copiesA gilded, ornately framed shrine shows a pair of metal murti of a seated deity couple in front of a blue draped backdrop, with a shivalinga-style stone base decorated below. The male figure wears an orange and green turban, a trident in one hand, and layered beaded necklaces with a rudraksha mala; the female figure wears an orange sari, gold crown and jewelled necklaces. Yellow and purple marigold garlands drape both figures and the base, and a silver snake-hooded arch rises above the stone. Pink hibiscus flowers sit at the base.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 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine showing a golden-bronze murti of a deity couple seated on a raised platform before a green and gold brocade backdrop. The male deity wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female deity wears a green and orange sari with a jewelled crown. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. In front, a black stone shivalingam is adorned with a golden hood-shaped canopy, orange cloth, rudraksha and pearl necklaces, and garlands. A small white statue of a seated saint in a yellow shawl sits at the base, and the scene reflects a paduka-puja setting with no living people visible.2011-09-27Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden-bronze statue of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a raised platform, the male figure holding a trident and damaru, both draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. Before them stands a dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped in an orange cloth, adorned with a rudraksha garland, a white and gold necklace, and a crown-like offering of green stones. A small white-and-orange figure sits at the base of the statues. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and small bowls of offerings are arranged in front, with a green brocade backdrop and an ornate gold arch framing the scene. No living people are visible.2011-11-16November 11 20112011-11-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair in a gilded arched shrine with a navy velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, a rudraksha mala and a jewelled necklace, holding a trident. The female figure wears a black crown with a red and blue outfit and heavy silver-and-gold jewellery. Both are draped in yellow, red, purple and white marigold garlands. In front stands a golden throne-like seat with a kalasha-like peetha, and a worshipped figure with an orange cloth and braid sits at the base. No physical people are visible apart from the shrine figures.2008-10-08A photograph of a large golden-bronze deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform before a red draped curtain and an ornate gold arch. Shiva, on the left, wears an orange turban, jewelled collar and holds a trident. Parvati, on the right, wears a blue sari with a gold necklace and jasmine headpiece. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands. In front, a smaller white statue sits in blue cloth, and an oil lamp stands on a small wooden stand at the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-23