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Photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti seated together on a purple-draped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holds a trident-like staff in one hand, and has a red skirt; the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a flower garland. Red-and-white striped steps lead up behind them. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair in an orange robe sits with their back to the camera, facing the deity.

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A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform before a temple pavilion. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a gold crown, a white flower-and-bead garland, layered silver-white necklaces and a red-and-orange dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, layered necklaces and flower garlands. Red-and-white striped steps and a purple cloth draped beneath them frame the murti. In the lower right foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange-yellow garment is visible, facing the statues.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised platform in a temple hall, with a red-and-white striped staircase behind. The male figure wears an orange turban, a tiered white garland, pink and orange silk, and holds a ceremonial staff; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, a white pearl-style necklace and flower garlands. A single person in a yellow garment with long dark hair is seen from behind in the lower right foreground. Red curtains and a small shrine are visible in the background.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 06 20112011-06-06A devotee in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands from behind at the lower left, facing a golden shrine. Two seated deity murti are framed by a gilded arch against red drapery: the figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, the figure on the right wears a crown and blue garment. Both are adorned with jewelled necklaces and strands of yellow and red flower garlands. In front stands a golden kalasha-like pedestal, brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small offering plate with fruit sits at the lower left. No living person is seated on the throne, and the devotee appears to be performing darshan.2010-07-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a golden statue pair seated on a raised platform before a temple entrance labelled in a sign reading "...ANDESHWARA TEMPLE". The left figure, a golden deity murti with an orange-red turban and a trident held in one hand, wears a pink-orange dhoti, a purple lower garment, and white and red garlands with rows of pearl-like necklaces. Beside him sits a female-form golden murti in a deep blue sari with gold border, long dark hair, and marigold garlands. Red and white striped steps lead up behind them, with a red curtain and a small shrine visible inside. In the foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange top faces the statues, and a seated figure in white appears at the right edge.2011-06-05Two golden deity murti statues stand side by side under a temple pavilion with orange and red drapes behind them. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a tall crown-like headdress, large ornate earrings, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a blue silk garment, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a green parrot-like object. Both are garlanded with white flowers and orange-yellow marigold strands. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-06-05A photograph of an outdoor temple-style pavilion with grey stone pillars and a red curtain. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, gold ornaments and bangles; one wears a red turban and holds a staff. A seated figure in white garments with a red-and-gold sash and a white flower garland is in front, with brass oil lamps and a small bell at the base. On the left, a standing person in an orange robe with long dark hair raises both hands in front of the murtis, apparently in worship. Trees and sunlight are visible on the right.2007-12-22