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A small open-sided stone shrine under a red-framed corrugated roof, housing a pair of deity murtis. The central figure, dressed in pale lavender and magenta garments, holds a staff and ornaments, while a second figure in a pink and white sari stands beside him, set against a gold-framed arch. In front stand brass oil lamps on a tall stand and a small brass vessel, with a garland draped over the ledge. Orange curtains hang at the sides and a tall cloth banner with blue, turquoise and red patterns hangs from the roof. A metal bench and a framed picture sit in the foreground. No people are visible.

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January 04 20102010-01-04December 16 20102010-12-16A stone shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery houses a deity murti of a seated god with a crown, flanked by a consort in pink and green. Garlands of marigolds hang on the figures and a small figure in white and orange sits on the front pedestal. Brass oil lamps line both sides, and orange cloth panels with patterned borders hang at the corners of the open pavilion. No people are visible.2010-02-05December 10 20092009-12-10Outdoor shrine structure with a stone pillared canopy decorated with string lights, dark blue curtains hung on the sides, and a metal step ladder in front. Inside, two deity murti stand before a gold arched backdrop, one in a pink and red sari-style garment and the other in a green and gold garment, both garlanded with yellow and orange marigold flower strands. A white-draped table and a flower-garlanded offering stand sit at the base. Red and white striped wall and trees surround the shrine at dusk.2008-10-02A stone shrine with a gilded arched niche framed by red and orange drapes hangs on the ornate front panel, sheltering two painted deity murti standing side by side. The figure on the left wears an orange crown, holds a trident, and wears red and white garlands; the figure on the right has a dark crown and green-and-gold garments. Marigold garlands hang from both figures and a seated murti in orange and white. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and offerings on the platform in front. Orange and red fabric hangs from poles at the sides of the shrine, and a tall brass lamp stands on the right. No people are visible.2010-02-03A stone temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by red curtains and decorated pillars. Two seated deity murtis sit within the shrine: the central figure wears a crown and garlands, and a consort figure in pink and green garments sits beside. A small pink-clad figure and a linga-like form with garlands and white cloth sit on the altar in front. Rows of brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass vessels and offering plates on the platform. Orange and patterned fabric banners hang at the corners. No people are visible.2010-02-05A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars carved with figures and a red velvet curtain behind. At the centre sits a large deity murti pair, one figure with an orange crown and bare-torsoed body wearing a garland of beads, the other figure in red and gold clothing and a jewelled crown, both draped with yellow and orange-marigold garlands. Mango-leaf strings hang from the roof beam. In front, a smaller orange-clad murti sits on a white draped platform with brass lamps, a white fly-whisk and a brass kalasha-type vessel. No people are visible, and the scene is a shrine setting.2008-01-18A photograph of an ornate stone shrine with a golden arched niche and red backdrop, housing a deity murti pair of figures with orange-and-gold crowns and garlands of marigolds, flanked by brass lamp stands and brass oil lamps on the platform. Orange curtains hang at the sides of the open pavilion, with colourful striped pillar bands and a brass pot in the foreground. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-03A photograph of a stone open-pillared shrine pavilion with a domed roof and carved granite pillars, housing two seated deity murtis adorned for alankaram. The central pair wears gold crowns and heavy gold jewellery, draped in red, pink and gold silk garments, with white and red flower garlands draped over their shoulders and hanging around the lower dais. A dark red curtain backs the shrine and a purple cloth hangs at the right edge. Floral garlands and a gold kalasha-like vessel adorn the altar in front. No people are visible.A stone shrine with carved grey pillars, gold-framed arch and orange curtains holds two deity murtis dressed with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. The standing figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange headdress and green skirt; the figure on the right wears a purple garment and a crown-like headpiece. Brass lamp stands and offerings in front of the altar, with a red railing around the shrine.2009-12-16A stone shrine with carved granite pillars and an arched gold-framed niche holding deity murti statues, one seated figure in red crown and garlands flanked by a female figure in gold ornaments, with a smaller figure in blue. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang across the murti, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. White cloth covers a platform in front, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like bowl. No people are visible; the shrine is empty of devotees.2010-10-28 +2 copies