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Outdoor photograph of a pair of large deity murtis, a Shiva and Parvati-like couple, standing beneath an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure holds a trident and wears a red turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a crown-like headdress; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered white and pearl necklaces and an orange-red sari. Both are draped in yellow, orange and red floral garlands. Palm trees, potted plants and stone sculptures of devotees frame the scene. No living people are visible.

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July 17 20132013-07-17A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched frame, set against a red cloth backdrop with palm trees and garden statues behind. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red-orange garment, multiple white and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and orange-and-white draped clothing with white necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hanging from the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, not living persons.2013-07-17Two deity murti stand together under a golden arch against a red draped backdrop, with palm trees behind. The figure on the left is a bronze-toned deity with a trident and a crown, wearing a red turban, a red sash, a white and silver necklace and a flowing lavender skirt with a green cloth. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and an orange and red dhoti with silver ornaments, and both figures are adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible. The image is a photograph taken outdoors in soft morning light.2013-06-30June 30 20132013-06-30Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a pale pink draped platform before a bright red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and silver ornaments, and holds a golden trident. The female figure wears a golden crown, orange sari with gold border, silver necklaces and earrings, and holds one hand raised. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. No physical people are visible.2013-07-17June 17 20162016-06-17A photograph of two processional deity murtis seated together on a golden arched palanquin against a bright red draped backdrop, with palm trees and stone sculptures behind. The figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with white beaded necklaces and a green and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown, orange skirt, and a layered white and red garland of flowers. Both are draped in marigold and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-07-02June 15 20132013-06-15June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20132013-09-25Two painted metal deity murtis, a male figure with an orange turban and a female figure in a red sari and crown, sit side by side on a golden-yellow cloth-draped seat under a dark circular frame. Both are heavily garlanded with white, yellow, red and purple flower strings and wear layered silver necklaces. The male murti holds a ritual staff and an upraised hand. Palm trees and stone sculptures surround them outdoors at dusk. No physical people are visible.2013-01-02June 17 20162016-06-17