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A golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated under a gilded arch against magenta velvet drapery. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, a rudraksha mala with a white ceremonial necklace, and holds a trident; a bird perches near the right figure. The right figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a white-and-red garland. Both figures have bright red lips and kumkum-style markings. Garlands of white flowers and red roses drape below. No living people are visible.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23Two 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.2013-04-25March 13 20132013-03-13Golden murti of a deity couple. The male figure wears an orange turban, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; the female figure wears a jeweled conical crown, white jasmine garlands, and blue-and-gold armlets. Both are decorated with flowers and jewelry. No living people are visible.2014-09-22Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.2013-09-16Two golden deity murti are seated side by side against a green cloth with gold dots and a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, holds a trident and other ceremonial objects, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pink earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, many-stranded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a white flower garland.2013-04-13Two golden deity murtis. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a golden trident in one hand and a gesture hand raised, and has a white and gold necklace and dangling earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large jeweled earrings, and layered jeweled necklaces, with orange marigold and red flower garlands draped over both. A small green parrot perches on the right figure's raised hand.2013-04-24Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing before a magenta velvet drape with gold trim. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a golden trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya mudra, adorned with red and green garlands and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a jeweled necklace, large drop earrings and a red-tipped nose ornament, holding a golden staff. Both wear floral garlands. The statues are statues, not living people.2013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24March 24 20132013-03-24