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A decorated deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati form, with a male figure in pink-tinted skin, a crescent moon ornament and a red tilak on the forehead, and a female figure beside him wearing a golden crown and red sari. Both wear heavy silver-and-gold jewellery, pearl-and-bead necklaces and garlands, and sit on a green and gold embellished backdrop with orange drapery behind. The male figure holds a trident-like ritual implement, and the scene is set against gilded temple panels. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A photograph of a devotional murti of a seated deity pair in an ornate gilded arch with a draped orange-and-gold backdrop. The figures wear red and pink garments with green embroidered shoulder panels, heavy gold and bead necklaces, crescent and jewelled ornaments, and one has a tall ornamental crown. A small brass or gilded object sits at the base. The figures are statues, not living people, and no portrait is identifiable as a person.2016-05-17A photograph of a silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a shaded pedestal before a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a turban-style crown with a red gem, a trident-like staff, a jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and a decorative shield-like plate with green-tasselled ornaments below. Beside it sits a second female murti in a red sari with a tall crown, pearl-and-silver necklaces, and garlands of yellow and purple flowers draped over both figures. No physical people are visible.2012-04-07Two metal murti figures are seated side by side under an orange draped canopy in a temple shrine. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident-like weapon raised in one hand, wears a teal garment with a pink cloth below and is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a white pearl necklace and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and holds a trident beside a gilded arch. Both are adorned with heavy jewelry and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of deity murtis decorated for worship.2011-01-31May 10 20122012-05-10Two metal murti statues of a deity couple, seated side by side within an ornate bronze-coloured arched frame before a red draped cloth. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with white garland ornaments, holding a trident and a small ritual staff. The female figure wears an orange sari, a tall ornate crown and a long white floral garland, with a bangle on her arm. A palm plant is visible at left. Photograph of statues, not living people.2013-06-28April 30 20132013-04-30Two painted deity murti seated together under a gilded arch against a teal backdrop. The male figure, on the left, wears a green and orange turban, red dhoti, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The female figure, on the right, wears a green blouse and striped sari, gold jewellery, a crown and a garland of white flowers with red accents. Both are richly adorned with jewellery. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and flower garlands drape the base. Several figures appear as statues, not physical people.2009-06-30A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a raised red-draped platform inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident in one hand, with a blue skirt and layered gold necklaces and rudraksha beads. The figure on the right wears a tall crown with a halo, a blue sari and gold jewellery and garlands. A golden kalasha pot sits in front, with a black stone linga, garlands of red and white flowers and rudraksha malas draped over the base. No physical people are visible; the pictured figures are statues.2012-05-08Two golden murti statues of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and orange turban, red garment, and layered jeweled necklaces, holding a trident and a small drum-like object. The female figure wears a dark green blouse, a green and gold garment, a jeweled headpiece, and a long garland of white flowers with red accents. Oil lamps stand at the left edge, and a photo credit overlay appears on the right.2009-06-30Photograph of two ornately dressed deity murtis seated side by side against a bright red cloth backdrop framed by gilded metal panels. The figure on the left wears a tall black crown set with white pearls and red stones, a large jeweled necklace in blue, green and white, and an orange-gold lower garment; one hand raises a hand in blessing and the other holds a ritual implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled headdress, red-and-white beaded ornaments, and a green sari with gold border. Both have large earrings and kumkum on the forehead. Ceremonial decoration and a photo credit overlay appear in the corner.2017-12-20A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The male figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a white and red cloth tied around it, a bejewelled multi-strand necklace, white and orange garments, and holds a golden trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands. The female figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red blouse with silver trim, a green skirt, and a long multi-strand necklace, with one hand raised in a gesture. Yellow flower garlands lie in the foreground, and a white cloth backdrop with stone architecture frames the scene. +1 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copies