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Outdoor photo of a dark stone murti of a seated deity couple on a black pedestal beneath a gold-framed arch with carved edges, surrounded by green trees. The male figure wears an orange turban and a green silk dhoti-style garment with ornate gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident. The female figure in a blue sari wears layered silver and gold necklaces and a tall crown. Both are garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds. A small white statue in a red turban and red-trimmed ornaments sits in front on the pedestal. Name text appears on the image corner.

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May 05 20152015-05-05A dark stone or metal statue of a seated deity couple under a gilded arch, photographed outdoors against green foliage. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange shawl, white dhoti with a gold border, and layered silver and gold necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall crown, and gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands, and a small pink flower lies at the base. This is a statue, not living people.2011-10-09A photograph of black stone murti statues of a deity pair under a tree, decorated with multicolored garlands of marigold, red flowers and rainbow-striped strands. The taller figure wears an orange turban with a gold ornament, an ornate jewelled gold necklace and bejewelled chest piece, and holds a golden trident. The companion figure, shown in a gold sari with a gold crown and nose ring, wears layered gold necklaces and bangles. Gilded arch frames the scene with green leaves behind. The statues are deity murti, not living people, so no physical people are present.2012-09-19A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a black stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal, flanked by a golden arch carved with floral and leaf motifs. The seated figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a green and gold sari with ornate jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and red flowers and white-and-red strings. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in a pink-red robe, red turban and layered beaded necklaces rests a hand on the pedestal. Green trees and palms surround the shrine. No living people are visible.2012-09-19October 05 20122012-10-05May 05 20152015-05-05September 14 20122012-09-14September 16 20122012-09-16September 16 20122012-09-16A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a pair of large black stone murtis of a male and female deity seated together on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a golden trident, and has a garland of multicoloured flowers across his chest; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewellery and a pink-and-blue sari. Both wear red-and-orange garments. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a red turban and red dress sits with its hands folded, and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a brass plate and a leaf. Green trees surround the shrine.2012-09-27A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17October 09 20122012-10-09