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Outdoor shrine photographed for an ashram event: a stone pavilion with carved pillars and a golden arched niche holds a large seated deity murti in red garments with yellow and red garlands, flanked by a brass lamp stand. In front, a gilded throne-like seat draped with a yellow and multicolour garland holds a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes seated in meditation. A small figure in an orange garment stands at the base of the shrine near offerings. In the foreground, several seated devotees with shaved heads and women in white and saffron clothing face the shrine, and a red-curtained canopy hangs at the right edge.

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Devotees sit in white and saffron clothing in front of a shrine with a golden throne-like seat draped with garlands. A large deity murti with red drapery, gold ornaments and marigold garlands stands in a stone-pillared canopy. On the golden seat rests a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, raised hand, and garlands. A shaved-headed priest in white and a man in orange hold a microphone at left. Brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine, and an orange cloth hangs at right.2010-10-05A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides. At the centre, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits behind a golden peetha. Several people sit on the floor in front: a woman in a white sari at left, a man in white, a shaved-headed young person in white at centre, and a woman in a yellow sari at right, with brass plates of offerings and flowers in the foreground. Brass lamps stand along the shrine.2010-10-03A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a grey stone pavilion, orange curtains tied at the sides and carved pillars. Within the shrine stand two deity murtis with crowns, garlands and gold-trimmed yellow and red garments. In front, a gilded throne with a red cushion holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, decorated with marigold garlands. Several women in white saris with yellow shawls sit on the ground in the foreground, facing the shrine. Ornate brass lamps and offering plates surround the scene, with trees behind.2010-09-30A stone shrine structure with carved pillars and orange curtains holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure adorned with marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. In front, on a gilded throne-like seat draped with marigold and rudraksha-style garlands, sits a framed photograph of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated outdoors before a tree. Brass lamp stands flank the deity, and a few people's heads are visible at the lower right edge.2010-09-30A photograph inside a temple shrine with a gold-trimmed stone arch framing a pair of deity murtis draped in red cloth, adorned with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In the foreground, a golden peetha holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, set among flower garlands. Devotees in white sit and stand at the front, with a priest in white dhoti at left near the steps. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides of the shrine, and a saffron cloth hangs at right. A padapuja session is in progress.2010-10-05August 10 20112011-08-10November 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and an arched golden frame housing a deity murti pair, one figure with a crown and a female figure in a pink sari, decorated with marigold garlands. In front, a golden ornate throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditation pose with one hand raised, labelled as a portrait with a printed caption. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and a person in white clothing is seen at the right edge, bowing or seated. Red curtains and greenery frame the scene.2010-09-30A shrine with a grey stone arch and gold-framed niche holds two deity murtis, a male figure in red crown and a female figure in red sari with gold jewellery, flanked by peacocks. Marigold garlands drape the shrine and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a golden throne-like seat below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with orange curtains, a kalasha-like vessel and offerings in front. Flags on the pillars show colourful patterns. No people are visible in the scene.2009-12-28August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a shrine within a stone-pillared temple pavilion. In the centre, a golden deity murti with a crown is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and sits on a golden pedestal with a red cloth. To the right, a red curtain hangs beside the shrine. On the left stands an ornate golden throne-like seat draped with a red cushion, orange cloth and a yellow-and-black garland, with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a garland resting on it. A small figure in orange robes sits at the base of the shrine beside brass lamps and offerings, and a wooden offering box is in the foreground. Green trees and a metal railing are visible beyond the pavilion.2010-10-05A stone shrine pavilion with carved granite pillars and orange-red curtains stands before greenery. Inside, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, decorated with yellow and magenta garlands and gold lamp stands. In front, a gilded ornate throne bears a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, draped with marigold and mixed garlands. No people are visible.2010-09-30