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A temple shrine with a large golden-brown deity murti pair seated behind a golden lingam-like base, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornaments. In the foreground a person with long dark wavy hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, stands with back to camera facing the shrine. Beside them a white pedestal holds a wooden tray with flower petals. A small orange-upholstered chair with a red patterned cushion sits at right. Ornate gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange-robed figure is seated at the altar in the background.

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A devotee with long dark hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, stands with back to the camera facing a shrine. Before him stand two large deity murtis draped in yellow-gold cloth and garlanded with red and yellow marigold strands; the figure on the left holds a trident, and the one on the right has a crown and jewelled adornments. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, and a small seated figure in orange robes sits below the murtis near ritual vessels and offerings on a stone platform. A carved stone pillar and a Ganesha relief frame the left side, with orange curtains and a red railing at right.2010-07-07July 19 20102010-07-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded deity murti of Shiva with trident and a consort figure, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, brass lamps and a golden arch. In front, a man with long hair and a rudraksha mala, dressed in orange saffron robes, sits in an orange armchair on an orange cloth, with a small white pedestal holding offerings. A smaller white and orange figure sits in front of the shrine. Red curtains and trees are behind.2010-07-07A photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a saffron-orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, standing barefoot on a striped mat with hands joined in prayer. Before them is a gilded arched shrine holding two large deity murtis: a figure with an orange turban and rich necklaces, and a female figure in blue garments, both draped with red, yellow and orange flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the centre of the altar. Beside the shrine stands an orange upholstered chair with a red embroidered cushion, and a small red-clad figure sits on the altar. The setting includes carved grey stone pillars.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery holding two large deity murtis, a male figure wearing an orange turban and a female figure in a blue sari with silver jewellery. A golden kalasha-like vessel stands in front, garlanded with yellow and red flower strings, with a golden peetha and brass lamps. In the foreground, one person with long dark curly hair in a sleeveless orange outfit stands with hands joined in prayer, seen from behind. A small white and orange figure sits at the base of the shrine, and an orange chair with a red cushion appears at lower right.2010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 19 20102010-07-19July 19 20102010-07-19July 20 20102010-07-20A figure with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears orange ochre robes with gold borders and stands with hands joined in prayer before a golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess under a golden arch with a red drape. Garlands of white and purple flowers hang from the figures. In front is a golden pedestal holding a silver lingam-shaped object with a multi-flame lamp atop, and a white-clad small figure with orange headwear stands to the left. Woven baskets and oil lamps sit on the stone platform, and carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine. Ritual puja setting in a temple.2010-11-21July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like hall. Two large golden-coloured deity murti sit side by side under an ornate golden arch, draped with yellow, pink and purple garlands. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red-orange turban and jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a pink-purple sari with a crown and jewelled adornments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a white-draped altar holds brass vessels and offerings. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair in a sleeveless orange top and a white shawl stands with hands folded in prayer, facing the deities. A small blue-robed figure with a turban and gold necklace appears on the altar, with a white-draped figure beside it. Red curtains frame the right side.2010-09-15