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A gilded murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a rich orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The Shiva figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a white garland, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace over a magenta cloth; he holds a trident in one hand and makes a raised abhaya-type gesture with the other. Parvati, to his right, wears a white flower crown, layered gold jewellery, a magenta sari and a large pink flower garland. Both are adorned with white and pink flower garlands and decorative earrings. This is a deity murti, not living people.

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Golden murti of a deity couple. The male figure wears an orange turban, a trident in one hand, and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; the female figure wears a jeweled conical crown, white jasmine garlands, and blue-and-gold armlets. Both are decorated with flowers and jewelry. No living people are visible.2014-09-22Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side before a glowing orange silk drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a golden trident in one hand and makes a raised gesture with the other, wearing a red and gold turban-style crown, a ruby-red forehead ornament, layered white flower and pearl garlands, and a red-and-gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a white jasmine crown with a tiara, ornate jewelled gold necklaces, and a magenta-purple silk garment, with pink and white flower garlands draped across both figures. The statues are decorated for worship with fresh flower garlands and gold jewellery. No physical people are visible.2013-09-16Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold arch against a draped beige curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident and a damaru-like drum are visible in its raised hands, and it has a large jewelled necklace with white and multicoloured flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon garment with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a parrot-like bird held near its hand. Brass lamps sit in the lower foreground. The scene is a decorated temple-style display of deity murtis, with no physical people visible.2013-01-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA pair of metal deity murtis, a male and a female form, stand side by side before a green silk backdrop framed in ornate gold. The male figure wears an orange and red turban with a crescent moon ornament, a jewelled chest covering and holds a trident and a damaru-like hand object; the female figure wears a dark green blouse, a gold jewelled necklace, a red and white flower garland and a decorated headpiece. Both have red floral garlands and white flower strands. The setting is a temple-style darshan display. No physical people are visible.2014-09-14Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, with a raised palm gesture; it is adorned with layered white and gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, large earrings and a garland of white flowers, and holds a green parrot on a stand. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. The setting resembles a temple shrine or altar with alankaram decoration.2013-05-10Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.Two golden deity murti are seated side by side against a green cloth with gold dots and a gilded arched frame. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a tilak on the forehead, holds a trident and other ceremonial objects, and wears layered beaded necklaces and pink earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, many-stranded necklaces, jewelled earrings and a white flower garland.2013-04-13March 28 20132013-03-28Two gilded deity murti figures stand side by side before a rich red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident in one hand, wears a tall black hair crown, a red tilak, layered rudraksha-style malas and a lavender garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, ornate earrings, multiple gold necklaces and a purple sari, with a red and orange flower garland draped across both figures. Statues only, with no living people visible.2013-03-20May 14 20152015-05-14September 16 20132013-09-16