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A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a red-draped throne within a stone shrine. The gilded murti wears gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces, and a tall crown is visible. A large silver linga stands in front of them, wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with fresh flowers and offerings at the base. Red curtains hang on either side of the shrine, and the carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a golden throne within a stone temple shrine. The figures are gilded metal with crowns, jewelled necklaces and raised hands, flanked by a large polished gold linga-shaped object at their base. The shrine is draped with garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps on stands on both sides, a small blue deity figure with a flower garland at the front, and pink and white flower offerings on the platform. Red curtains hang at the sides. No people are visible.2010-02-12 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesDecember 20 20102010-12-20October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti seated on a golden-yellow throne-like platform, wearing a crown, ornate necklaces and yellow-green garments, with a second figure beside it in a golden-yellow sari-like dress and jewelled headpiece. Both are decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers, and a brass kalasha-like pot with a shaped cloth sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and red curtains frame the carved stone pillars and arched golden niche.2010-12-20November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed at night, dominated by two large deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like platform, one with a red-orange crown and white-and-gold garments and the other with a white crown and gold necklaces. Both are draped with red satin and garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A small silver-and-gold vessel stands before them, with a kalasha-like pot at the right. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a small seated figure in white stands at the base of the platform among flower arrangements. Stone carved pillars and a golden arch frame the altar, with a red curtain behind.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA temple sanctum photograph showing gilded deity murti seated on a raised throne-like dais, decorated with dense multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white, and a gold arched backdrop. The central deity holds a trident and has a red-and-orange headcloth; the figure beside it wears a tall gold crown and green-and-gold garments. A smaller green-robed murti sits below, surrounded by garlands. Brass kalasha vessels, a bell and puja trays sit on a stone platform in the foreground. No people are visible.2011-12-13March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03