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A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, set on a stone platform with carved panels. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. Two men in orange robes stand at the left edge, one holding a silver plate and wearing beaded necklaces, the other in white dhoti. A small seated figure in orange sits before the deity. Orange curtains hang at the sides, with red flower garlands draped along the pillars and a red-and-white painted wall behind.

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October 18 20102010-10-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph inside a covered temple shrine open on one side, with red-and-white painted walls and a stone platform. A deity murti with a crown and decorated face sits on a raised golden seat draped in red and marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamps and dense floral decoration with red blooms hanging from the pillars. On the left, a bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti and rudraksha-like beaded garland holds a silver plate, while a second man in white dhoti stands behind him. In the centre, a woman in an orange blouse and red-orange sari stands facing the shrine, pointing toward the murti. A small figure in saffron sits in front of the altar, and a seated person in saffron appears by the seat. The scene looks like a puja or aarti being performed at the shrine.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA temple shrine scene with a standing woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, holding an oil lamp toward a shrine. The shrine contains a gold-and-red deity murti seated on a golden throne, draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange and white flowers, with brass lamps on stands around it. A seated figure in orange clothing sits before the shrine. Two men at left, one in an orange robe and one in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and sacred beads, stand near brass plates of offerings. Flowers and garlands decorate the stone platform and pillars, and a red-and-white painted wall with a notice board appears behind.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion decorated with red and orange flowers and orange cloth hangings. A woman in an orange sleeveless blouse and orange-red sari stands at left with hands folded in prayer, facing a raised shrine. Behind the shrine is a deity murti or statue seated on a red cloth, adorned with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel placed before it. Flower offerings are arranged on the stone platform. A small dark-wood board with white text hangs on the orange wall at left, and a man in white clothing is partly visible at the far left edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a stone-pillared open pavilion. Two figures stand before a raised stone platform decorated with flower arrangements. On the left, a man in white dhoti with bare upper body and a yellow sacred thread carries a brass tray. Beside him, a woman in an orange sleeveless blouse and orange wrap holds flowers and stands before the altar. The altar holds gilt metal deity murtis with marigold garlands, brass oil lamps, and red and orange flowers. A standing orange-robed figure is visible behind the altar. A fire burns at the left edge in a stone-walled enclosure, consistent with a ritual flame, and red-and-white painted walls surround the courtyard.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine pavilion with an orange-painted wall and a striped red-and-white border. A devotee in a saffron-orange robe and matching shawl stands with hands folded in prayer before a stone platform. On the platform sits a deity murti dressed in red cloth and draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with brass oil lamps and flower arrangements around it. A priest in white dhoti stands at the left edge holding a brass plate. Floral garlands hang from the pillars and a dark stone carving sits to the right. The devotee appears to be performing darshan and puja.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA temple shrine courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A woman in an orange blouse and red-orange sari stands at a stone platform, her hands extended toward a deity murti adorned with a red garland and flowers, with gold-toned lamp stands and a golden kalasha-like ornament nearby. Two men in orange cloth stand at left with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white dhoti stands further back. Orange and red flowers decorate the stone ledge and pillars, and an orange cloth hangs beside the shrine.2010-10-18 +1 copies