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A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together in a gilded shrine arch against a red velvet backdrop. Shiva wears a red turban and rudraksha-style beaded adornments, and holds a trident and damaru; Parvati wears a blue sari with gold trim and ornate jewellery, holding a flower. Between them is a large golden shivalinga draped with a thick garland of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small seated figure in blue sits at the base in front of the linga. No living people are visible.

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October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A golden temple shrine holds a deity murti pair: a male figure in orange turban and crown with a trident-like staff, and a female figure in a blue sari with a crown, seated on a yellow-draped base. Below them stands a large Shiva lingam in a gold yoni-peetha, draped in a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and red drapery and a gold arch frame the scene. A small blue-robed figure sits at the base near the lingam.2010-10-15A temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a gilded arch with a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and crescent crown, holds a trident, and has rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border and heavy gold jewellery. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with yellow-and-purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the arch, and a small brass kalasha sits at the front with a blue-robed figure. Strings of bulbs hang from the ceiling above.2010-10-15October 09 20102010-10-09September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of a decorated shrine with a large gilded deity murti of a male and female pair seated together under an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, silver ornaments and necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum; the female figure wears a red and gold sari, silver jewelry and a red-streaked hairstyle. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Below stands a tall gilded shivalinga-style pillar with a snake hood motif, surrounded by brass oil lamps with flames absent, coconuts, a small white statue of a seated figure in maroon robes and rudraksha mala, and flower offerings in brass bowls.2009-09-25December 21 20092009-12-21 +3 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. Shiva wears a red-orange turban and a crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is adorned with silver jewellery and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Parvati sits beside him in a red sari with silver ornaments and a black hair crest. A gold kalasha sits in front of them on a silver base, draped in flower garlands. In the foreground, a small white marble statue of a seated figure in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala sits before brass oil lamps, a brass pot and a bowl of pink flowers. The scene is a temple shrine display. No living people are visible.2009-09-25A golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under an ornate gold arch in a temple shrine, with red and pink silk drapes behind them. Shiva holds a trident and Parvati wears a tall gold crown and layered crystal necklaces. Garlands of marigolds and red-and-white flower strings surround the figures and a golden Shiva lingam decorated with jewelled ornaments in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. A small blue-robed statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. No physical people are visible.2009-11-19A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large murti figures seated on a raised decorated seat. The central figure on the left wears a green, red and gold turban-like headdress, a crescent ornament, a red rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree with a crescent-topped crown and layered jewelry. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine, with green coconuts stacked on either side and red curtains behind. A small seated figure in red and white sits at the base. A deity murti shrine, no people physically present.2009-09-27