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Golden shrine arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne before a red silk backdrop. Shiva has matted hair, a crown, a trident and a cobra, and wears a purple dhoti; the goddess wears a green sari, jewelry and a garland. In front, a lingam is decorated with white garlands, green and gold ornaments and a red cloth. A brass lamp, a bell and a small shrine figure sit on the blue-draped altar. No people are visible.

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August 11 20142014-08-11August 11 20142014-08-11A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and teal backdrop holding a seated deity murti pair: a figure with a green and gold turban, red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident in one hand, beside a female figure in a green sari with a white flower garland and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in ornaments. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang down the front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and smaller figures and flower offerings sit on the lower platform. The scene looks like a temple darshan setting.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a large metallic pair of deity murti seated side by side against a teal backdrop. The figure on the left, with a green and maroon turban, holds a trident and damaru-like object, wears layered gold necklaces and a red and gold garment. The female figure on the right wears a green blouse, jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers over her shoulder. In front, a white-draped seated figure in a red shawl, adorned with a yellow and red garland, sits on a golden peetha, with brass kalasha vessels, oil lamps and a small framed picture with flower garlands at the lower corners.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed shrine against a teal backdrop. The male figure wears a green and gold turban, a red and gold dhoti, layered diamond-style necklaces and holds a trident and a damaru-like instrument. The female figure, seated beside him, wears a green sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and red flowers. Before them, a seated figure in white and red, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, sits on a pedestal with a golden band; brass oil lamps stand at the left and a small decorated altar with floral garlands appears at the right. The scene is a temple or shrine setting with flower garlands draped across the central arrangement.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30January 22 20132013-01-22December 07 20132013-12-07Photograph of a gilded shrine with a golden arched frame and red silk drapery. Two gold deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure holds a trident and wears a red and gold crown, the right wears a tall gold crown and a jewelled necklace. In front, a shiva lingam is decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand at the left, and a small blue-robed figure sits at the base. No living people are visible.2009-11-16August 11 20142014-08-11