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A photograph of a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side against a deep red drape within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a golden turban and teal silk garment with a green gemstone pendant and white beaded necklace, holding a trident. The right figure wears a rose-gold sari with a gold waist belt and layered gold necklaces, with a jeweled crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands, and a golden tray with lamps and green leaves sits in front.

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December 19 20102010-12-19Two 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.2013-04-21September 22 20092009-09-22July 08 20102010-07-08October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a golden murti pair seated on a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male deity wears a red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a large red-stoned pendant and blue patterned lower cloth, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female deity wears a teal silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a tall jewelled crown and a green parrot perched on her raised hand. Yellow and red flower garlands hang at each side, and brass oil lamps with offerings sit in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-11-09Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28December 16 20102010-12-16A 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.2010-08-25Two gilded murtis of a divine couple sit within a gold arched frame against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears a pink and red turban, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, a bindi, multi-strand necklaces, rudraksha beads and a teal garment, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a pink silk sari with silver jewellery, a white flower crown and a long floral garland of yellow, purple and pink blossoms hangs from her shoulder. Their hands rest on a silver tray with small oil lamps or offerings in front of them. The murtis are statues, not living people, and the scene shows a deity murti display in a temple setting.2010-12-16Two metal deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crescent and jeweled ornament, a trident in one hand, and a rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces, a red stone pendant and a tall jeweled crown. Both are decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and a small bouquet of red flowers.2010-08-28