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A gilded deity murti pair seated on a decorated throne before a red drape within an ornate golden arch. The left figure, with a tall black crown, crescent moon ornament, trident and a serpent-topped staff, wears a white-and-blue garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The right figure wears a black crown, orange and yellow silk, and a long garland of red flowers with green leaves. Fresh red and white flower garlands drape the throne base, and a row of small oil lamps sits in front.

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June 05 20112011-06-05April 23 20122012-04-23January 21 20112011-01-21November 09 20102010-11-09 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti are seated on a golden throne before a turquoise satin backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban, an ornate jewelled necklace, and an orange shawl, holding a trident and a sword. The figure on the right wears a purple garment, layered gold necklaces, and a crown of yellow flowers, with a red and white flower garland draped over both figures. A shivalinga-style form in the foreground is decorated with red and white flower garlands and an orange cloth. Stone pillars and orange drapery frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2011-09-24Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand before a golden-orange brocade backdrop with an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident and a small drum-like object, wears a tall black hair crown with rudraksha beads, and has a red bindi and white forehead marks. The figure on the right has a similar crown with rudraksha strands, holds a small flower and a ceremonial implement, and wears multiple beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses.2011-12-27June 05 20112011-06-05A photograph of a golden shrine housing a deity murti pair seated on a gilded peetha. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a blue garment, a trident and a drum-like staff, with rows of jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, yellow and orange garments and rudraksha-style ornaments. Marigold garlands in red and yellow hang across the murti, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Brass oil lamps flank the arched shrine, and a red cloth backdrop frames it. A small seated figure in saffron-coloured robes appears at the base, and a white-robed devotee figure stands beside the altar.2010-07-09Gilded metal statues of a deity couple seated on a golden throne-like seat before a deep red velvet curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a maroon garment and layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like item. The female figure wears an orange sari, a golden crown, large earrings and a pearl-and-gem necklace, and holds a green parrot. Strands of white and red flower garlands drape both figures, and a green-leaved offering is visible.2015-08-09A gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08October 08 20172017-10-08 +1 copiesJune 11 20142014-06-11