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A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched frame, set against a red cloth backdrop with palm trees and garden statues behind. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red-orange garment, multiple white and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and orange-and-white draped clothing with white necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hanging from the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, not living persons.

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July 17 20132013-07-17Outdoor photograph of a pair of large deity murtis, a Shiva and Parvati-like couple, standing beneath an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a crown-like headdress; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered white and pearl necklaces and an orange-red sari. Both are draped in yellow, orange and red floral garlands. Palm trees, potted plants and stone sculptures of devotees frame the scene. No living people are visible.2013-07-17Two deity murti stand together under a golden arch against a red draped backdrop, with palm trees behind. The figure on the left is a bronze-toned deity with a trident and a crown, wearing a red turban, a red sash, a white and silver necklace and a flowing lavender skirt with a green cloth. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and an orange and red dhoti with silver ornaments, and both figures are adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible. The image is a photograph taken outdoors in soft morning light.2013-06-30July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesTwo golden-faced deity murti statues seated side by side on a white cushioned seat within an ornate gilded arch, backed by a bright pink draped cloth and palm fronds. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange garment with a dark green lower cloth, a rudraksha mala and layered white and gold necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a dark crown and orange-red sari with white and silver necklaces and bangles.2013-06-17Two ornately decorated statues of a deity couple stand on a dark blue draped pedestal in front of a bright pink curtain and an ornate golden arch. The left figure has a red and orange turban, a trident-like staff, a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, and wears orange trousers with gold trim. The right figure wears a white crown, a pink and red-gold sari and layered necklaces with red flower garlands. Palm fronds and garden plants surround the scene, and a stone statue is visible at the right edge.2013-04-13June 15 20132013-06-15A photograph of an outdoor statue group of a seated deity couple in an ornate gilded arched frame with a red drape behind them. The male figure wears a red turban, green trousers and a bead necklace, holds a trident and a small hand drum, and sits on a pink-and-gold draped pedestal. The female figure wears an orange sari, a white necklace and a dark crown-like headdress, and sits beside him. Palm trees and a tall orange pillar stand at the right, with a red brick wall behind, on a paved courtyard. No living people are visible.2013-06-11 +1 copiesA photograph of two life-sized deity murti figures on an ornate gilded arch framed by bright pink draped fabric and green foliage. The figure on the left is a male deity with a red and orange turban, a golden trident held in one hand, a rudraksha mala and silver jewelled necklaces, and a dark green lower garment. Beside him is a female deity in orange and red sari-style dress with layered silver and gold necklaces, a dark blue crown-like headpiece, and a long sceptre. Both have gold-painted faces and arms. The statues appear to be processional or stage figures rather than living people.2013-05-30Outdoor view of a large golden-hued statue pair seated on a raised platform under an ornate gold arch draped with a red fabric backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha mala, and a white-and-gold ceremonial necklace, and holds a trident. Beside it, a figure in an orange-and-gold sari with a dark conical headpiece and layered jewelled necklaces holds a small staff. Both wear green and pink lower draping with red borders. Palm trees and gardens surround the scene, with stone sculptures visible behind. These are statues, not living people; the figures appear to be deity murti.2013-06-18May 31 20132013-05-31A photograph of a pair of deity murtis, a seated Shiva and Parvati figure set within an ornate gold arch against a green backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident, and is adorned with white and silver necklaces and a rudraksha mala. The female figure wears a crown, layered silver necklaces, a magenta and orange sari, and holds a hand near the male figure. Both are decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. The blue-draped base sits in a garden with palm fronds and stone sculptures nearby. No physical people are visible.2013-04-08