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Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated throne before a turquoise curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure has four arms, holds a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a tiger-skin patterned cloth, a rudraksha-like beaded necklace and a crown-like headdress. The right figure wears a red sari, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled headpiece. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and an orange cloth and a small lingam rest on a gold plate in front. Deity murti, no physical people visible.

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Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a teal satin backdrop framed by ornate gold arch work. The figure on the left has a tall matted crown, tripundra on the forehead, a tiger-skin wrap, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a deep red sari, elaborate gold jewellery and a jewelled headpiece, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and purple flower garlands and have green leaf decorations. In the foreground a brass offering tray holds small glass-topped items. Watermarked archive photo of deity murtis, no living people visible.2011-10-25October 25 20112011-10-25October 31 20112011-10-31October 25 20112011-10-25Two gilded murtis of a deity couple are seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded arch framed by an orange-red silk backdrop. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a cobra hood above, wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala, jewelled necklaces and a blue dhoti. The figure on the right wears a crown, green and gold brocade, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with white flower garlands. A green parrot perches near the left figure's raised hand, and a golden cobra-shaped vessel with green gems sits in front. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-04-21August 11 20112011-08-11 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a teal draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has a tall matted topknot, holds a trident in one hand and wears a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, while the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, gold ornaments and a blue garment. Both are decorated with red, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front sits a shivalingam draped with an orange cloth and adorned with garlands and a metal hood. Below, a small white marble bust wrapped in a blue shawl with a blue turban and rudraksha mala is placed on a blue cloth. No people are visible.2011-10-28A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine backed by green draped cloth. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a dark beaded mala, a trident-like staff and holds an object, while the figure on the right wears a crown, red and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Green glass-like lamp fixtures and yellow marigold garlands and an orange cloth are arranged on a brass tray in front.2014-08-31November 26 20112011-11-26A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gold arch against red drapery. The figure at centre wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure at right wears a black crown, a pink and purple sari-style garment and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, and a brass vessel with a green-and-orange cloth sits in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-25August 31 20142014-08-31August 13 20142014-08-13