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Photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated beside a consort figure, decorated for worship. The main figure wears an orange cloth wrap on the head, a gold crown, a jewelled bejewelled chest ornament, and a multicoloured garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers. A golden trident leans against the figure's side. The consort wears a pink silk sari, a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. Both figures are framed by an ornate gold arch against green leaves.

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September 13 20122012-09-13Two black stone murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a golden arched frame outdoors, with green leafy trees behind them. The male figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown ornament, a multi-stone necklace, a golden trident (trishul) in one hand, and a striped green-and-gold dhoti-style garment. The female figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold silk sari, and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers draped over the male figure's shoulder and a red bindi on the forehead.2012-09-29A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29September 14 20122012-09-14A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11A 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.2012-09-17September 16 20122012-09-16Two dark stone or metal deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold-painted arch with carved floral and bird motifs, surrounded by green trees. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rich layered jewelled necklaces, and a multicoloured garland of white, green, pink and yellow flowers, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, silver and gold jewellery, and a red and pink silk sari, and holds a staff. No physical people are visible.2012-09-15September 26 20122012-09-26October 09 20122012-10-09Outdoor photograph of a pair of black stone deity murti standing before green leafy trees. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped by a gold crown, a red tilak mark on the forehead, a richly embellished gold and jewelled garland-style chest ornament, and white and pink flower garlands with yellow ribbons. It holds a golden trident. The smaller figure beside it wears a gold crown, a red sari and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a long-handled ceremonial object. Golden decorative elements frame the upper edges. No physical people are visible.2012-09-28A photograph of a black stone murti of Shiva seated beside his consort Parvati, outdoors among green leaves. The male deity wears an orange turban topped with a gold crown, a green and gold ornate chest ornament, and a multicolour garland of white, pink, green, yellow and red flowers. He holds a golden trident. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk sari, a gold crown, a nose ring and layered gold necklaces.2012-09-14