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Golden utsava murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side within an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The deity figure on the left wears a striped red, white and blue turban, many-stranded silver necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual staff. The consort on the right wears a black crown with a silver halo, layered jewellery, and a blue and red sari, with garlands of red and white flowers draped over both figures. Brass lamps with green-tipped flames and a decorated shield-shaped base sit in the foreground. The image is a photo of a deity figure, not a living person.

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A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murtis seated side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff and wears a tall crown wrapped in a red, white and blue band, with a heavy jewelled necklace and rudraksha-style beads, draped in a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a silver ornament, a blue and white patterned garment and a long white pearl necklace, with a red floral garland falling across both figures. Red and white flower garlands and a shield-like ornamental piece sit in front. A dark blue cloth backdrop frames the shrine, and a partially visible head in the lower foreground suggests a devotee. Overlaid copyright text appears in the lower right.2008-10-01A photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two decorated deity murtis. The male figure on the left wears a red, white and blue striped turban, ornate white and gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The female figure on the right wears a blue and gold sari, a jeweled headdress, layered necklaces and garlands of red flowers with green leaves. Both are draped in red and yellow garlands. Carved stone pillars and a gilded arch surround them, with a decorative shield-like object in front of the figures.2008-10-01Golden murti figures of a deity pair seated within a gilded arched niche with a deep blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left, holding a ceremonial staff or pot-like object, wears a red-blue-white striped turban and ornate gold crown and armour, with a yellow-orange and red-blue garland. The figure on the right has a tall ornate crown, rich jewelled necklaces and bangles, and wears a pale turquoise and gold dress. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands. The scene is a temple-style shrine display.2008-10-02June 18 20092009-06-18A pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side within an ornate gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, heavy ornate necklaces and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a golden staff-like object and a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a blue silk blouse and blue skirt, a tall jewelled crown and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape both figures, and a golden kalasha-shaped object with green gemstone accents sits in front. Golden oil lamps flank the arch.2010-07-02 +1 copiesA gilded arched shrine frames two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a throne before a deep red curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue and gold garment, jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-like bead chain, holding a trident-shaped staff and a small ritual object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, orange and red garments with a gold border, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like item. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, and a gilded lamp stands at the front beside a brass vessel with red flowers. These are statues, not living people.2010-07-08Two gilded deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched frame before a red curtain, dressed for darshan. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, has multiple rows of silver and gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a trident and a gold ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold sari with jewelled necklaces and a black crown, holding a small object in one hand. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower strands, and offerings of red flowers and green leaves sit at their feet. No living people are visible.2010-08-28December 28 20082008-12-28Photograph of a festival deity pair displayed in a gold-framed arched niche against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The seated male deity murti wears a red, white and blue striped turban, gold ornaments and a red and yellow flower garland, holding a staff and a vessel. The female deity murti beside him wears a dark crown, blue and gold attire, layered pearl-style necklaces and a red flower garland. A gold-decorated vehicle with a ceremonial canopy appears at the lower right, and a temple pillar frames the right edge.2008-10-01July 08 20102010-07-08Golden murti pair seated under an ornate gilded arch with a deep red drape behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent and a jewelled ornament, a blue garment, layered silver necklaces and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-gold sari, an elaborate headdress and long garlands of yellow and red flowers. Both wear heavy silver jewellery and are fronted by a decorative kalasha-like base with green accents and flower garlands. Brass lamps stand at the edges. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-08A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated within an ornate golden arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured striped turban in red, white and blue, a silver-toned trident is raised in one hand, and a tall adorned crown and rudraksha-style necklaces appear on both figures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown with a tall ornament, layered silver jewellery and a red-and-gold garment. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape both sides, and a row of gold oil lamps or decorative lamps sits in front. These are statues, not physical people.2008-10-02