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A decorated deity murti pair seated within an ornate gold arch against a red drape. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a silver-and-jewel necklace, and a gold-coloured dhoti, holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a white garment with a black crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Between them stands a golden lingam-like vessel draped with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. In front, a white sculpted figure of a seated devotee in orange robes with folded hands sits wearing a white flower garland. Brass oil lamps and flower offerings surround the base.

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Richly decorated temple alankaram of two seated deities in a gilded arched niche with red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a jewelled hand, holding a trident, and sits beside a consort in a white and gold sari with layered pearl-style necklaces. Between them stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a green leaf and garlands of yellow and red flowers, set on an ornate gold pedestal. In front, a white statue seated on the base wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with a small brass lamp beside it and flower petals scattered on the floor.2010-07-13A decorated shrine view of a golden deity murti pair seated in an ornate gilded arch with orange and gold drapery. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, holds a trident, and is adorned with jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a blue garment with red-pink flowers garlands. Between them stands a large ceremonial linga-like form draped in cloth and rudraksha beads, flanked by red and yellow flower garlands. In front are a small pink-and-green doll-like figure, brass vessels, a footed bowl, and a lamp. No people are visible; the shrine figures are statues.2013-06-15A photograph of a temple alankar display set within an ornate gilded arch against a red drape. Two decorated deity murtis sit enthroned: the male figure, wearing a crown and red-orange garment with jewelled necklaces, raises a hand and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure in a white and gold sari with a black headdress holds a lotus-like object. Between them stands a gold sivalingam-style vessel draped with yellow and red flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps. In front, a white sculpted figure in an orange robe with a garland sits in a blessing pose on the gold base, beside brass pots, a plate of flowers and a folded cloth. No living people are visible.2010-07-13Golden-framed shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a gold throne with a cobra hood behind them, adorned with jewelled ornaments and flower garlands in yellow and red. The male figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, wearing a red turban and orange-gold dhoti; the female figure wears a cream sari with gold border and holds a lotus-like object. A golden lingam sits centrally with green leaves and garlands. In the foreground a white statue wearing an orange robe, orange head wrap and white flower garland sits in a folded-hand pose before oil lamps. The scene shows a decorated temple alankar display with no living people visible.2010-07-13November 23 20122012-11-23A photograph of a temple shrine arch framing a deity pair seated on a golden throne with a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent crown, a heavy jewelled necklace, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a cream silk sari with jewelled ornaments and a decorated headdress. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-style pillar garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. In front, a white statue of a seated sage in orange robes with white garlands sits with hands folded. Oil lamps and brass vessels are visible at the base, and the photo is an interior shrine view with no visible people.2010-07-13 +1 copiesNovember 24 20122012-11-24A golden shrine in a temple, with a green brocade backdrop and ornate gilded arch. Two large painted deity murti sit enthroned, one with four arms, a golden crown and orange-red turban, the other in a pointed jewelled headdress with pink and red garments. Between them a Shivalinga-like form wrapped in orange cloth sits under a golden cobra hood. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang down the front and a purple cloth lies at right. Brass pots, bowls and an oil lamp sit on the altar, with a small red-clad figure in the foreground.2013-07-28A photograph of a shrine with golden-hued statues of a deity pair seated under a red-draped arch with ornate gold frame. The male figure on the left holds a trident and wears a colourful braided turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala; the female figure on the right wears a brown-gold sari, pearl garlands and layered necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below them, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes with hands folded in prayer, wearing a mala and orange turban, sits on a white cloth-draped platform. Brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, a bowl and a small lamp are arranged in front. The statues are sculptures, not living people.2010-12-14November 22 20112011-11-22Photo 11739850A gilded arched shrine with a red curtain houses a large golden deity murti of Shiva, holding a trident and wearing an orange turban and ornate jewelry, beside a golden goddess figure in a pink and purple sari. In front, a seated white marble figure dressed in red-orange robes and a saffron-orange turban, adorned with red and pink flower garlands, sits on a throne-like seat. Yellow and purple marigold garlands drape the shrine. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot and an oil lamp sit on the altar in front. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2010-08-25