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Photograph of a shrine with a pair of metal deity murti under a gilded arch, set against a teal drape. The standing murti on the left wears an orange turban, crescent crown, rudraksha-style layered necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and pink sari, a floral crown, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a white-clad figure bows with a gold and jewelled necklace and an orange head covering, while brass oil lamps stand on both sides.

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine framing a group of deity murtis under a green draped backdrop. Two standing metal figures of a male deity in orange and red headwear with a trident and a female deity in green and gold garments stand behind a central black stone linga wrapped in orange cloth and crowned with a serpent hood and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Red and white flower garlands and rudraksha malas hang around the linga. In the foreground a small white marble statue in yellow robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands raised in blessing before a plinth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. No living people are visible.2011-11-28A gilded shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, holds a trident-like staff, and wears silver-white jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a tall golden crown and matching jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front stands a tall silver-and-gold shivalingam, also garlanded. A small white marble statue in a red robe and white garland sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, and a small oil lamp is visible at the lower centre. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2009-10-17A gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of golden deity murti seated on a crimson and blue draped platform. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and an attribute in the raised hand, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a dark green choli; the female figure wears a magenta sari, silver jewellery and a dark headdress, her hand extended. Behind them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, a small white-clad figure in a blue cloth and beaded necklace sits on a white draped table beneath a golden kalasha-like crown with a red flower cushion below. No physical people are visible apart from the statues.2009-09-29A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.2009-06-30A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of ornately jewelled metal deity murtis of a seated couple standing against a red draped backdrop within a gold arched frame. Both figures wear elaborate crowns, layered necklaces, bangles and dark green and magenta skirts. A golden shivalinga with a tall bilva-like garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers and red offerings sits in front on a golden pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand on either side.2009-06-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated pair of deity murti seated side by side on a pink and gold draped platform in a temple setting. The male figure on the left has a tall crown, a silver-toned face, a bejewelled necklace and an orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl, holding a staff in one raised hand. The female figure on the right wears a green sari with a gold border, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Both are framed by large garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strings. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a decorated linga-shaped object are wrapped in flowers, with a blue and white urdhva pundra style marking. The stone wall behind is carved and plain.A temple shrine holds two decorated murtis seated side by side on a golden pedestal, framed by long garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears an orange dhoti with a lavender silk sash, a silver-patterned bejewelled torso covering, a tall crown and a large necklace, and holds a staff. The female figure wears a green and red sari, a jewelled crown and layered silver necklaces. Red roses and pink flowers are draped across the centre, and stone carved pillars surround the shrine.June 30 20092009-06-30December 30 20082008-12-30June 30 20092009-06-30