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A photograph of a gold-clad deity murti standing in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch on a red velvet backdrop. Two figures are shown, both draped in garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and dressed in pink and teal silk. The larger figure holds a trident and has a gold crown and gold ornaments. The smaller figure beside it wears a gold crown and ornate jewellery. The stone walls around them are carved with floral motifs. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple sanctum showing gilded deity murtis of a seated divine couple on a red draped dais beneath an ornate golden arch. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang across the figures. The left figure wears a pink and teal silk garment and holds a trident-like emblem; the right figure wears a red and gold turban-style crown. The image is rotated sideways. No living people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph, rotated sideways, of a temple sanctum showing gilded deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like platform within an ornate golden arched frame. The central figure wears a golden crown and an elaborate golden ceremonial garment and holds a trident-like staff; beside him a consort figure wears a red headdress and gold ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands, and pink and teal silk drapes frame the arrangement. No living people are visible in the image.2010-09-22A rotated photograph of a gilded temple shrine housing golden deity murtis draped in pink, green and red cloth and garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. A large trident rests against the upper figure, and an ornate gold arch frames the sanctum. No living people are visible, only the sculpted figures and offerings.2010-09-22Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine, shown rotated sideways. Two large golden murtis stand under an ornate gold arch against a deep red drape, with a trident visible at upper right. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple garland strands. Behind them hang pink and teal silk cloths. Ornate gold ritual lamps and vessels flank the arch. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair in a temple shrine, shown sideways. Two golden murtis stand side by side in front of a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the right has a gold crown, a red-painted face and a trident-like staff. Both figures wear garlands of yellow and magenta flowers draped across their bodies, and the left figure is dressed in pink and green silk. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine, and a few flower offerings sit at the lower left.2010-09-22A photograph, rotated sideways, of a temple shrine with golden deity murtis framed by an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. Three figures are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands; the central figure holds a trident and wears a red cloth and gold ornaments, flanked by a figure in pink and teal draped cloth. No living people are visible, so the figures are statues.2010-09-22A photograph, rotated on its side, of a gilded temple shrine holding two large golden deity murtis seated under an arched golden frame against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the right wears a crown, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red garment, and holds a trident, while the figure on the left is adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a flowing turquoise and pink silk drape. Both are decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds with magenta and purple flowers. Golden lamps and a pink-and-yellow floral arrangement appear at the lower left. No living people are visible, so the a person field is set to unsure because no physical candidate is present and the figures are statues.2010-09-22A photograph, rotated sideways, of a temple sanctum showing gilded murti images of deities seated before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures wear pink and green silk draping and are adorned with yellow and magenta flower garlands. One figure holds a trident, and another is crowned with a gold headdress. Carved gold and stone architectural details surround the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-09-22A rotated photograph of a gilded temple shrine holding two large golden murtis of deities seated side by side under an arched gold frame. The figures wear gold ornaments and jewelled crowns, and the nearer figure holds a trident. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower garlands. Behind them hang draped cloths in pink and teal green over a deep red backdrop. Ornate gold railings and pillars frame the shrine, with a brass oil lamp and small offering trays at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, rotated sideways. Three golden figures sit under a large ornate gold arch with red draped backdrop. The central figure wears a crown and carries a trident. The murtis wear garlands of yellow and red flowers with purple accents and green and pink silk drapes. Beside the shrine stands a figure in orange robes with a green cloth and beaded necklace, at left, with brass lamps and offering plates nearby.2010-09-22Photo of a gilded temple shrine rotated sideways. Central golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a golden throne, the male figure holding a trident, adorned with gold jewellery and a red and gold crown. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape the figures. Behind them hang green and pink silk drapes and a deep red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. At left, a seated figure in a red and white garment with gold necklace is partly visible beside brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offering plates. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground. No living people are clearly visible in the shrine itself.2010-09-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti set in an arched golden frame inside a temple shrine, rotated sideways in the image. Two large gold-toned figures are seated side by side on a red cloth backdrop, one with a trident-like staff and a red headpiece. Both are draped in pink and green fabric and garlanded with yellow and red flower strings with purple accents. Ornate gold ornaments and brass lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22