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Golden murti of a deity pair seated on a raised golden pedestal inside an ornate temple shrine, decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers forming an arch behind them. The taller figure wears a red turban and carries a trident; the companion figure wears a golden crown and jewelled earrings. Both wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and sit above a red silk drape. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a flower garland, flanked by gold oil lamps and a small ganesha figure with offerings.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin-draped seat under an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, golden armour-like garments and a jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate headdress, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Between them stands a golden lingam-form object with a tripundra marking and a red garland. The backdrop is a multicoloured floral arrangement of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands.2010-10-16A golden murti of a seated deity couple inside an ornate gilded arch, with a tall crown-like headdress, a green and orange turban-style crown on the male figure, and ornate jewelled necklaces and earrings. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and ritual objects, while the female figure sits beside him. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape over the figures, and a brass kalasha stands in front on a peetha-like base. Brass oil lamps flank the scene and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine showing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like seat before a lavishly garlanded arch. The murti on the left holds a trident and a raised hand gesture, wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces; the murti on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a tall crown-style headdress. Both are draped in deep red silk, with garlands in red, yellow, green and purple flowers forming a rainbow-like backdrop. A golden kalasha-style pot with a lingam-shaped top stands in front of them, flanked by brass oil lamps. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-10-16January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated throne inside a temple shrine. The murti on the left wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident-like staff; the murti on the right wears a tall black and gold crown and holds a vina-like stringed instrument. Both are draped in deep red silk and framed by a semicircular arch of marigolds and garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a vibhuti-marked face sits in front, flanked by brass oil lamps on pedestals. Dense floral decoration and rich red fabric dominate the scene. No people are visible.2010-10-16September 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14A golden murti of a deity couple seated in a gilded arched niche before a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a gold crown, holds a trident and carries a large jeweled necklace and red-and-white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered jeweled necklaces and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers. Their base is decorated with colourful flower arrangements and small golden figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.2009-11-16A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30Golden metal murtis of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched shrine with red drapery. The male figure on the left wears a red and pink turban, black and gold beaded necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand; the female figure on the right wears a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a lotus-like object. Both sit on a golden seat with a red satin skirt beneath. In front is a golden ritual pillar or lingam with green stones and yellow and purple flower garlands draped over the shrine. Below, a silver-gold altar box with white jasmine garlands and a small figure in blue and pink. These are statues, not living people.2010-09-11