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A photograph of two golden deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform, framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, red-brown headcloth, a heavy jewelled necklace with blue stones and raises a hand in blessing while holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a multi-strand gold necklace with red stones and rests a hand on a seated thigh. A lit oil lamp flame appears at the lower right edge, and a grey stone is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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November 19 20092009-11-19Photo of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a dark teal cloth-covered platform beneath an ornate golden arch and maroon drape. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, a trident rests against his shoulder, and his raised hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. The female figure wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both are draped in yellow, red and green garlands and adorned with jewelled ornaments. No living people are visible. The scene suggests a temple shrine presentation.2009-10-17A gilded murti of a seated deity pair under an ornate golden arch against a red drape. The male form wears an orange turban, a trident and a ceremonial staff, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The female form beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a red-and-yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a basket of flowers and a saffron cloth lie at the lower right. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of two seated statues dressed in yellow and saffron garments, framed by a golden arch and draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and crown, holds a trident and rudraksha mala, and wears a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a yellow sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, earrings and a hair ornament, and holds a small object in one hand. They sit on a red cushioned seat against a red curtain, with green-and-white string lights above. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesTwo large golden-yellow statues of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati, are decorated with dense garlands of marigolds in yellow and orange, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a yellow turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled armbands and holds a trident with a raised hand; the female figure wears a yellow sari, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, earrings and a red bindi, and holds a green parrot. Both sit on a red-draped platform beneath an ornate golden arch in a temple hall.2010-12-26Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat beneath an ornate gold arch, dressed in yellow garments and heavily adorned with jewelry and necklaces. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and holds a trident, with a rudraksha mala draped on the chest; the figure on the right wears a black headpiece with a yellow flower and a yellow sari-like dress. The seat is decorated with garlands of yellow and white marigold and red flowers, and green foliage. Red velvet drapes frame the background. No living people are visible.2010-12-26November 19 20092009-11-19A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, both wearing orange-saffron garments. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a tall orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a crown-like headpiece. The figure on the right wears a green-and-gold necklace, multiple gold earrings and jewelled arm bands, and holds a small green parrot. Both statues are framed by garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. These are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2010-12-27