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Photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white and green turban, a dark green velvet top, white dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces with a large pendant and jewelled earrings; one hand is raised in a jewelled blessing gesture. The female figure wears a multicoloured striped silk sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and a headpiece. A brass kalasha-like vessel with green leaves sits in front, and a brass staff stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.

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June 23 20092009-06-232007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures dressed and adorned for alankaram. Both have tall jewelled crowns encrusted with white beads, red and green stones and gold mesh. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with red border, a dark blue beaded collar and a golden staff or sceptre in hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt with silver beaded belt, a red and gold brocade garment and layered beaded gold necklaces. Both have red lips, large earrings and a stone wall behind. +1 copiesJune 23 20092009-06-23Two golden metal murti statues of a divine couple are seated side by side, decorated for worship. The male figure wears a white and green turban, a green velvet top, a white dhoti with a red waist sash, and heavy layered jewelry including a pendant and bead necklaces, with a jewelled raised right hand. The female figure wears a red, yellow and green checked sari with gold borders, layered gold necklaces, earrings, a hair ornament and a raised hand holding a small object. Both are draped with red, yellow and pink flower garlands, and green leaves frame the background beneath a gilded arch.2009-06-23December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesMay 25 20072007-05-25A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red shimmering curtain and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, holds a trident and a small sprig, and wears a maroon garment. The figure on the right has a tall black hair bun with jewelled pins, layered gold necklaces, a maroon saree with a gold border, and a long braid. Both are draped with marigold garlands in yellow and red with green leaves. No living people are visible.2011-07-31Photograph of a pair of decorated silver-gold metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown, a red garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings, raising one hand and holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a cream and white garment with layered jewelry and a dark jeweled headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. In front stands a gold kalasha with five projections, surrounded by green leaves and garlands of yellow and red flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated before a green fabric backdrop with gold dots and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a trident-like staff rises beside him, and he is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of white and pink flowers with green leaves. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments and an orange-gold garment, also draped in jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. Both raise hands in blessing gestures. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-17 +1 copiesClose photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures, a deity form and its consort, decked in jewellery and flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a maroon and white draped garment, a red and white turban with a crescent ornament, a layered silver necklace and a raised hand holding a drum-like ritual object. The figure on the right wears a gold brocade sari, a heavy silver necklace, a jewelled headpiece, a long black braid and a raised hand. Marigold and pink flower garlands surround them. No living people are visible.2007-10-25June 23 20092009-06-23