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A gilded shrine arch frames a sculpted pair of deities seated on a golden throne before a red curtain: a male figure in an orange turban with crescent ornament holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, while a female figure in a blue sari with gold jewellery holds a lotus. Between them stands a golden shivalinga wrapped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with a golden cobra hood above. Below sits a small white figure in blue robes with hands folded, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot and a plate of flowers are arranged on the stone ledge. Deity murti, not living people.

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A shrine image of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, carved and painted in gold tones, set within an ornate gilded arch against a red velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a crescent, blue garments, rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered pearl-and-gem necklaces, and a crown. In front stands a gold shivalinga draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers, with a small white figure in blue seated at the base, brass pots and offering dishes, and tall brass lamps on either side. Frames in the top corners show a stone shrine wall. This appears to be a deity murti rather than a living person.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15Golden ornate arched shrine framing two large decorated deity murtis seated together on a raised golden seat. The taller figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown with crescent ornament, multiple jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident and damaru-like object; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and an elaborate crown. Both have blue and gold silk skirts draped below. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the figures and a golden kalasha-like vessel stands before them. In the foreground a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in maroon robes and a gold pendant sits on a gold base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a brass plate sits at the lower right.2009-09-25A gilded arched shrine framing a pair of silver-finished deity murtis, a male figure with a crown, crescent and trident and a female figure in a red-orange sari, standing on a golden platform decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a tall golden kalasha-like vessel with a cobra hood behind it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small white figure in a maroon robe with a gold necklace sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-09-27A photograph of a golden arched shrine framing a pair of deity murtis, one male and one female, seated together on a raised platform. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a crown, a rudraksha-style layered gold necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the female figure wears a red and gold sari, a tiara and layered necklaces. Both have blue and gold skirt-like draping below. Yellow and red flower garlands hang across the shrine. In front stands a golden lingam-shaped vessel and a smaller white seated statue in a maroon robe with a gold pendant. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with brass vessels and flower offerings at the base. These are statues, not people.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA temple shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar within a gilded arch with a red backdrop. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and crescent crown, holds a trident, and has rudraksha and jewelled necklaces, while the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border and heavy gold jewellery. Between them stands a golden shivalinga draped with yellow-and-purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps (lamps) flank the arch, and a small brass kalasha sits at the front with a blue-robed figure. Strings of bulbs hang from the ceiling above.2010-10-15December 01 20092009-12-01July 08 20102010-07-08A gilded temple shrine arch frames a pair of golden deity murti seated on a crimson and blue draped platform. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and an attribute in the raised hand, and is adorned with layered silver necklaces and a dark green choli; the female figure wears a magenta sari, silver jewellery and a dark headdress, her hand extended. Behind them a golden hooded serpent canopy arches over. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass oil lamps stand at either side. In front, a small white-clad figure in a blue cloth and beaded necklace sits on a white draped table beneath a golden kalasha-like crown with a red flower cushion below. No physical people are visible apart from the statues.2009-09-29Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by teal cloth. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument; he is adorned with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces and a belt. The female figure wears a green and pink sari with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a headpiece, and holds a flower-garlanded arm. Both are draped with long garlands of marigolds and roses. In front, a large silver-and-gold snake-hood ornament and a jewelled cloth-covered object sit atop a white-draped base, with a decorative jewelled necklace displayed below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible.2009-06-29December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA golden-skinned pair of deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded arch. The male figure wears a red turban, a blue and gold garment, and ornate jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and a damaru-like staff with a snake. The female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot on her raised hand. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a snake-hooded metal canopy sit on a red cloth before a white-cloth altar, with floral garlands hanging to the base.2010-11-09