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Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a pedestal before red velvet drapes, showing a male figure in a green and red turban holding a trident and a small ornate staff, and a female figure wearing an orange sari and a jewelled crown. Both are heavily adorned with silver necklaces, yellow and green garlands, and gems. Below them is a coiled five-hooded golden cobra canopy with green gem eyes over a white-clad ritual object wrapped in a green-bordered cloth, garlanded with white jasmine and red roses, with a golden bowl beneath. No living people are visible. The scene suggests a puja setting at a temple shrine.

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Photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis standing on a raised platform before red velvet drapes. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a trident in one hand and a ritual staff in the other, a red and green dhoti and heavy silver-and-gold jewellery with garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The female figure wears an orange sari, elaborate jewellery and a jewelled head ornament. In front stands a large golden five-hooded serpent canopy set with green stones, above a white-draped gold yoni-shaped base with a red flower and garlands. The murtis are statues, not living people.2007-08-26Photograph of a decorated metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden naga-hooded throne before red velvet drapery. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, and heavy white and silver jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a small snake-topped staff. The female figure wears an orange and gold sari, a red blouse, a jewelled headdress and many ornaments. A seated figure in an orange cloth wrap and white garland appears in the lower foreground before the throne, its face and head covered. Shown with a ceremonial jewelled ornament and a white garland draped over the lower figure.2007-08-26August 12 20072007-08-12Two gilded metal murtis seated together on a raised pedestal under a white cloth canopy: a male deity in green silk with a green and gold turban-style crown, holding a trident and a ritual object, and a female deity in a pink and green sari with an ornate crown, bangles and heavy necklaces. In front stands a golden lingam-shaped altar draped in a white cloth, garlanded with white jasmine strands and red roses, with a red and gold sash. The statues are adorned with layered gold jewellery and a white cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.Ornate metal murtis of a deity couple, seated on a gold-backed throne before an orange and gold curtain. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a jewelled necklace and a long orange-red cloth; one hand holds a trident. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, silver necklaces and an orange sari. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and purple flowers and green leaves. In front stands a lingam decorated with an orange cloth, rudraksha beads and a flower garland, with offerings and orange cloth draped below. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-11-02November 08 20142014-11-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of golden metal murti statues of a seated deity couple in a temple setting, draped with white cloth and garlanded. The male figure on the left wears a green dhoti with a purple waistcloth, a green turban-style headdress with an ornate crown, and a silver-beaded necklace; he raises a hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small mace-like staff. The female figure on the right wears a pink sari with a green border, an ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Below them a white cloth and a large golden base are decorated with white jasmine garlands and red roses, with a shivalinga-like emblem on the seat. White curtains hang in the background. Deity murti, no physical people visible. +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal under a white canopy. The figure on the left wears a green robe with gold border, a green head covering, layered silver necklaces and holds a staff-like object in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a pink and green sari, an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. In front of them stands a white lingam-shaped form draped in white cloth, wrapped with a gold-bordered red band, adorned with white jasmine garlands and red roses, with a gold base and yellow marigold garland at the bottom. The deities are decorated with alankaram ornamentation and the scene is outdoors under a sheltered pavilion.A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated behind a dark stone Shivalinga adorned with flower garlands, rudraksha beads, a gold and jade-green crown-like cover and orange cloth. The seated figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak, heavy gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a red garment. Both are backed by a gold arched frame and a silver draped backdrop with red and yellow marigold garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2014-07-11Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden nandi-style or serpent-hooded throne against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, and layered white jewelled necklaces, holding a trident. The female figure wears an orange and gold saree, a red blouse, a jewelled headdress and ornate necklaces, with one hand raised. A golden cobra hood with green jewelled drops rises behind a shivalinga draped in orange cloth and garlanded with white jasmine strands. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2007-08-26A photograph of a Shiva and Parvati deity murti pair, decorated with jewelled ornaments and a metallic finish, seated behind a white-draped form topped with a gold hooded serpent crown and garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. The left figure wears a blue and red turban and holds a trident and a snake-like staff; the right figure wears an orange and pink sari with a jewelled crown and holds a lotus. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2007-08-26