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Photograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a turquoise satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trident in one hand, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and layered jewelled garlands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, purple silk sari with gold border, and red-and-white rose garlands with green leaves. Both are adorned with jewelled ornaments, and a decorated jewelled arch with green gem inlays hangs in front of them. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti statues of Shiva and Parvati Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari style deities seated before a turquoise draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears an orange turban and orange garment, holds a trishul and a ceremonial hand gesture, and has a rudraksha-style necklace and a jewelled green-and-white decorated hand. The right figure wears a golden crown, purple silk sari with gold border, floral garlands and layered jewellery. Red roses and green leaves garland both statues, and green stones sit on a golden shield-shaped base in front. Statues only; no physical people visible.2011-08-20June 24 20112011-06-24Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne in front of a blue satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has four arms, an orange turban, a jewelled crown, a trident-like staff, and heavy white and gold garlands and necklaces. The right figure wears a jewelled crown, pink and magenta sari, long dark hair, and ornate gold jewellery. Red roses and green leaves decorate both figures, and a decorated golden shield-like seat sits below them. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2011-08-08A gilded metal murti of a deity pair stands in a golden arched shrine niche against a turquoise satin backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces; the female figure wears a purple and gold sari, jewelled crown and heavy garlands. Both are draped with red and white flower garlands, and a decorated brass tray with green offerings sits at the base. The setting suggests a temple paduka puja, with no living people visible.2011-08-18A golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, is decorated with orange and saffron garments, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and yellow and red flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident. The female figure has a tall crown and a gold-framed arch behind them, with a green and gold curtain backdrop and a cobra-hooded seat below. Two small oil lamps stand at the lower left and right edges of the frame. No living person is visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-07-08Two metal deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine set against a turquoise satin curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, orange garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident and a serpent-entwined staff. The figure on the right has a dark tall hairstyle with gold adornments, a green and red garland, layered gold necklaces and an orange-red sari-like dress. Both are decorated with flower garlands, and offerings of flowers and a silver plate appear in the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-06-24 +1 copiesNovember 09 20112011-11-09April 28 20132013-04-28October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesAugust 18 20112011-08-18Two metal murti statues of a deity couple stand before a teal satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a decorated crown, holds a trident and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace, and wears garlands of red roses and white flowers. The female figure wears a gold crown, a purple sari, and multi-strand gem necklaces with red and green stones, also garlanded with red roses and greenery. Oil lamps glow at the bottom edge. The sculptures are idols, not living people; the image shows a deity murti rather than a person. No living people are visible.2011-08-20