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A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated before a magenta silk backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an ornate gold crown with peacock-feather accents, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a vibhuti/kumkum mark on the forehead, and a layered jewelled necklace. It holds a golden sword-like implement and a raised hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, orange-red silk sari, and layered gold necklaces, with yellow marigold and green leaf garlands draped on both. No physical people are visible.

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September 03 20112011-09-03October 13 20112011-10-13August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated side by side before a magenta velvet drape within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a teal green garment, a large gold and rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a gold crown, a green and orange sari, layered white and red pearl necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Both are adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands and decorative earrings. No physical people are visible.2013-08-04A gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate golden arch against deep red drapery. The male deity wears a tall gold crown with a red turban band, holds a trident, and has a raised hand gesture; the female deity wears a gold crown and ornate jewelry. Both are adorned with white and multicoloured jewelled necklaces, large earrings, and red and white flower garlands. A heap of red, yellow and white flowers and gold vessels sits at the base.2009-11-16April 14 20122012-04-14A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16Two gilded deity murti figures stand before a red and gold draped backdrop inside an ornate temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a jewelled breastplate, floral garlands of red and white flowers, and holds a ceremonial staff with a ring-shaped head. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold ornament, a white and green sari, gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of red and yellow flowers adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2011-10-05Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side against a magenta satin backdrop with gold trim. The left figure wears a jeweled crown with a peacock feather, an orange cloth draped over the head, a red and white tilak mark, and a red garland; it holds a golden staff. The right figure wears a jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold veil, a red bindi, a nose ring and large earrings, with a red garland around the neck. Both are decorated with ornate gold and silver jewelry, and a red and gold fan-shaped halo rises behind the right figure.2011-08-29 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand before a magenta velvet drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure has a golden face, an orange-red turban with a gold crown, a white and gold layered necklace, and holds a gold mace-like weapon and raised hand. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled earrings, a green sari, and a red and white flower garland. Green and yellow flower garlands hang at their shoulders.2013-04-25April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies