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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side against a red draped backdrop and a golden arch, shown in a photograph. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a trident rests against his shoulder, with heavy jeweled necklaces and a red garland. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate golden crown, a teal-green skirt-style garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red garland draped over the shoulder, holding a small ritual object. Oil lamps stand at the lower left and a carved stone pillar frames the right side.

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June 04 20092009-06-04A photograph of a gilded murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped platform within an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled golden chest ornament, and holds a trident and a staff; the female figure wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold tray with offerings sits at the right edge, and a brass lamp is visible at the left. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti figures stand before a red and gold draped backdrop inside an ornate temple setting. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a jewelled breastplate, floral garlands of red and white flowers, and holds a ceremonial staff with a ring-shaped head. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a gold ornament, a white and green sari, gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. Garlands of red and yellow flowers adorn both figures. No physical people are visible.2011-10-05Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a red silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure holds a trident and a raised hand, wears a red turban, a rudraksha mala and a blue garment. The right figure wears a tall gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a blue sari, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with red flowers and green leaves. This is a deity murti, not living people; no physical people are visible.2013-06-19July 20 20102010-07-20Two ornate metal murti statues of a male and female deity stand before a draped backdrop of orange-red satin and an elaborate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a green garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, a crown, jewelled earrings and garlands of white and pink roses, with a green parrot perched on a raised object between them. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on their foreheads.2013-03-16Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a gilded Shiva-Parvati murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne-like seat within an ornate golden arch. The left figure wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a gold staff, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads; the right figure wears a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and red-and-white flower garlands with yellow marigolds are draped over both figures. The deity murti are decorated with bright jewellery and gold ornaments.2010-10-04 +1 copiesApril 03 20132013-04-03June 09 20092009-06-09A golden murti of a seated divine couple on a red velvet-draped throne within a gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a trident, a jewelled chest ornament, a rudraksha mala and a blue-and-gold garment. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a blue sari with silver borders, holding a green fruit. Yellow and red flower garlands drape both figures. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a brass tray of flowers sits at right. Statues only; no physical people are present.2010-11-09