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A decorated shrine in an ornate stone temple pavilion shows a seated deity murti with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, draped in deep magenta cloth and adorned with bright marigold and red flower garlands. Brass lamp stands flank the figure, and a large golden throne-like base sits in front with a garland hung across it. Orange, yellow and white flower arrangements decorate the pillars and the platform below. On the far left edge, a partially visible person in white clothing stands with hands folded in prayer. No a person candidate is visible; the seated figure is a deity murti.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate arched golden frame around a deity murti seated on a golden throne draped in magenta cloth. The seated figure wears a red crown-like headdress and gold ornaments, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and marigold chains hang around the murti and the golden peetha, and floral arrangements of orange, yellow and purple blossoms decorate the stone pillars on either side. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands flanking the shrine, and a woman in white clothing is partly visible at the lower left edge, facing the murti.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine housing a deity murti seated on a golden throne, with a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow, orange and magenta flowers and marigold strands drape the figure and the arch behind it, and a red-and-maroon cloth hangs beneath the throne. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the murti, and floral arrangements in orange, red, purple and white frame the carved stone pillars. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge of the frame. The temple is set among greenery.2010-10-16A decorated shrine with two deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like pedestal, draped in red silk and wrapped with long garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. Golden lamps stand on both sides, with flower arrangements, a kalasha-like vessel and a small figure at the base. Orange curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16A decorated temple shrine with a stone pillared mandapa framed by a golden arch. Two deity murtis sit on a raised seat draped in magenta and red cloth, one crowned with a tall red headdress, both adorned with gold jewellery and garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple. Ornate brass lamp stands flank the shrine and a golden bowl holds a silver object in front. The base is banked with orange and yellow flowers and purple-yellow garlands. Flower arrangements decorate the pillars and corners. No people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated shrine with two seated deity murtis in front of an arched golden frame and red drapery. The central figures wear red silk garments, gold ornaments and crowns, and a tall ceremonial lingam-like object stands before them on a golden base. Multicoloured garlands drape the arch, floral arrangements flank the sides, and a row of brass oil lamps stands along the front of the platform, with flowers covering the altar edge. Orange curtains frame the scene. A small white-clad figure sits at the base of the altar.2010-10-16A photograph of a shrine inside a stone temple-style structure with carved pillars. At the centre stands a pair of painted deity murtis, one male with a red and gold turban and a trident-like raised hand, and one female with a tall crown, both draped in pink and gold garments and garlanded with purple and white flower strands. In front sits a small white figure on a raised platform, and brass oil lamps line both sides. Red curtains frame the back, with floral arrangements hanging from the pillars and a brass kalasha-style offering in front. No living people are visible.2010-10-19A decorated shrine with a deity murti of a seated couple under a golden arched niche with a red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and holds a small object in one raised hand; beside it a female figure wears pink and a necklace. Garlands of purple and yellow flowers hang from the figure, and brass oil lamps stand on the stone platform. Floral arrangements with orange and white flowers decorate the pillars, and a small seated statue appears at the lower left. A white-clad figure sits or stands before the murti at the base. No living people are visible in the scene.2010-10-19A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a festival, with a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in red garments and draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple arranged in a large arch behind them. The figures wear golden crowns and ornaments; one holds a trident-like staff, and a golden kalasha-style vessel and a lingam-shaped object sit in front on a golden pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, with floral arrangements on either side, orange curtains framing the scene, and a bed of marigold and mixed flower garlands along the base. At the bottom edge a person's head and shoulders are partly visible in white, with their back to the camera, facing the shrine.2010-10-16A decorated temple sanctum shows a seated pair of deity murtis dressed in deep red silk with gold ornaments and jewellery, one holding a small staff and the other a veena-like instrument, beside a tall stone linga-shaped sculpture wreathed in red flowers. Multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers drape the arch behind them, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a flower-covered altar in front. A small white-clad figure sits at the base near the offerings. No people are standing in view, and the scene is a photograph of the temple decoration.2010-10-16A temple shrine photograph showing two deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange crown and holds a trident, with a golden kalasha-like vessel and a rudraksha-style garland; the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari-style dress and a tall headdress. Both are draped in red silk and garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and the base is banked with white, yellow and red flowers. The murti are decorated for a festival display, with carved stone pillars framing the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of ornate metal deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like base, framed by a golden arch and a backdrop of red and gold fabric. The figures wear red and gold garments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a veena. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drape the arch and figures. Brass lamps with curved spouts stand on both sides, and a small white-clad figure, seen from behind and low in the frame, sits at the base of the shrine.2010-10-16