Ardhanarishvara: a portrait for couples: how the couple portrait works

Ardhanarishvara is the form of Shiva and Parvati as one being, half Shiva and half Parvati. In Angel In You, the husband's face becomes Shiva's half and the wife's face becomes Parvati's half, joined down the centre line.

What you need

Either one clear photo of the two of you side by side, or two separate photos. The app works out who is the man and who is the woman, so you do not have to think about which side to stand on.

What you get

• Shiva on the left in blue, with matted hair, the crescent moon, a trident and a serpent on the shoulder
• Parvati on the right in a red silk saree with gold jewellery and a lotus
• Both faces calm, with closed lips, and your own features kept
• A seated figure against a cosmic sky with a golden halo

Clean-shaven option

If the husband would like to appear without a moustache or beard, choose Clean-shaven under Beard when you create the picture.

It makes a lovely wedding-anniversary gift. Get the app and ask your studio for the style.