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A photograph of two gilded deity murti, a male and a female form, displayed in an ornate gold arched frame against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent moon and a trident in one hand, a rudraksha mala and layered jeweled necklaces. The female figure wears a tall crown with a red-and-white arc, large earrings, a blue-and-red sari and layered necklaces. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang at both sides, and white lamps or offerings are visible in the foreground.

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Two metal murti deities stand side by side in a gilded arched frame against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a rudraksha mala and ornate jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall black and silver crown, large earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red and blue sari, holding a small object in one hand. Garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers hang at both sides, and brass lamp flames are visible at the bottom edge.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of two ornately decorated deity murti statues on an altar beneath a gilded arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent moon ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, layered jewelled garlands and a tall crown-like headpiece, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold decorative headpiece, large jewelled earrings, a teal and white beaded necklace and a blue sari, with a hand raised in blessing. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a silver-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2008-10-08A golden deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep blue velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent crest, gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum; the female figure wears an orange and gold sari, layered necklaces, large earrings and a black crown, and holds a lotus-like gesture. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, with a kalasha or offering in front.2008-09-30A photograph of two metal murti of Shiva and Parvati, dressed and adorned for Navaratri, set before a dark blue velvet backdrop inside an ornate gold-framed niche. The left figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a crown-like headdress, a trident in hand, and a rudraksha mala with ornate silver-and-pink necklaces. The right figure wears a black crown, red and white jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-red sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands, and lit oil lamps appear in the foreground.2008-10-08August 13 20112011-08-13 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti stand side by side against a magenta velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and green striped turban, a blue garment and a large blue gemstone pendant over a rudraksha-like bead necklace, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, green and white jewelled necklaces, an orange-red beaded garland and a yellow flower garland, with a trident-like emblem visible at the left edge. Both have gold earrings with red and white stones, and the image is a close-up photograph of statues rather than living people.2013-07-30A photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti pair seated before a deep red velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a silver-and-gold necklace layered over a dark blue garment, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female deity wears a blue sari with silver jewelry, a crescent-moon hair ornament, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Both murtis have golden faces and rich jewelry. The murtis are statues, not living people.2009-12-05Two metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep blue velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears an orange turban topped with a crescent moon, a jewelled crown and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces. He holds a golden trident in one hand. The right figure, Parvati, wears a jewelled crown and a white floral garland with pink roses and green leaves, and holds a lotus stem. Both murtis are adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and jewellery.2008-10-07July 26 20142014-07-26December 05 20092009-12-05Two silver-faced deity murtis stand together against a deep blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a green and orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces, and raises a hand holding a trident-like silver staff. The female figure wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, elaborate silver necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small silver object. Garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers frame the right edge, and silver lamps or offerings appear at the bottom.2008-10-03