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A temple shrine photo showing a golden deity murti pair seated on a red satin-draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The left figure wears an orange turban and a trident leans against him; the right figure wears a tall crown and ornate gold jewellery and holds a veena. A golden lingam-shaped form with a red garland stands between them, and a small white seated figure in a white robe with a green-bordered shawl sits before the base. The arch is hung with red, yellow, purple and green flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps, and a lower band of marigold garlands runs along the bottom. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine arch containing a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a throne. The figure on the left wears an orange crown and has a trident raised in one hand, with a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold jewellery; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and gold jewellery and holds a vessel. Between them stands a gold ritual pot with a shivalinga-like top, and a small white statue of a seated devotee sits at the base. Red satin draping, garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, brass lamps and marigold-like flower borders frame the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded murti of a deity pair seated in a shrine niche decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and purple. The male figure wears an orange turban and a jewelled gold necklace and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a vina. Between them stands a gold shivalingam-style vessel garlanded in red flowers. Red satin drapes frame the figures, with brass oil lamps on either side and a white figure of a seated devotee in the foreground below. Flower arrangements line the base of the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like altar under an ornate gold arch, decorated with multicolour marigold and flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The two gilded figures wear red and gold silk, jewelled crowns and necklaces; one holds a trident, the other a vina-like instrument. A gold lingam-form object with a tripundra-like marking sits in front, a small white marble figure of a seated sage with a green-and-white sash lies below, and brass oil lamps flank the altar with a flower-garlanded base. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-16A temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat before an arched gold frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a crown-like ornament, heavy gold necklaces and a bejewelled chest piece, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall black-and-gold crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Both are draped in deep red satin. A gold cylindrical object stands in front, surrounded by red garlands, and a small white statue of a seated figure in a green-bordered white cloth sits at the base. The arch is decorated with red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands, and brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Fresh flower arrangements line the base.2010-10-16A decorated shrine in a temple niche shows two golden deity murtis seated on a red satin-draped platform, framed by an arched gold border and garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban and a trident leans beside him; the female figure wears a gold crown and holds a veena-like instrument. A golden shivalinga-form pillar with a silver band stands centrally in front of them, with a white kneeling figure at the base of the platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and flower arrangements fill the lower ledge. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated shrine niche with two large deity murtis seated side by side on a red-draped platform, framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange crown and holds a trident and a ritual gesture; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and holds a vessel. Both wear red silk garments, gold jewellery and garlands. Between them stands a golden cylindrical object with a shivalinga-like form, and a small white seated figure rests before the platform. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves cover the arch and the base. Strings of flowers hang along the stone wall below. No people are visible; all figures are statues.2010-10-16A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red satin drapes holds two golden murti of a deity pair seated side by side on a throne-like seat. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, the figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a veena, with a golden kalasha and sivalinga-like cylinder in front. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers frame the arch, with brass oil lamps on both sides. A small white figure of a seated person in green and white garments sits at the base below the throne. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a gilded shrine with two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red satin draped throne within an arched golden frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with a golden shivalinga in front of the pair. The figure on the right holds a veena-like stringed instrument and wears a crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both wear red satin garments. The arch and base are garlanded with red, yellow, purple and green flowers, and tall brass lamps stand at either side. Below, a small white marble figure of a seated devotee with folded hands is set in front of the golden base. No living people are visible.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for Navaratri. Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped platform within a golden arched frame, one wearing an orange crown and holding a trident, the other in an ornate crown with jewelled necklaces and holding a veena. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel with a red garland. A large garland of red, yellow, purple and green flowers frames the arch, with brass oil lamps on either side and a floral border below. A small white marble figure sits at the base beneath the golden throne, wearing a green-bordered white cloth and a rudraksha-style red necklace. No living people are visible.2010-10-16A photograph of a decorated temple shrine alcove with a gilded arched frame and red satin drapery. Two gold-coloured deity murti are seated side by side: the left figure wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident, the right figure wears a dark crown and holds a veena. Between them stands a golden shivalinga-like vessel strung with red flowers. Multicoloured garlands of marigolds and red blossoms frame the arch, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small white figure of a devotee sits in front of a gold pedestal decorated with flowers. No living people are visible.2010-10-16