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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a seated Shiva form in orange and red dress with a crown, trident and drum-like object held in his hands, beside a consort figure in blue and purple. Garlands of red and white flowers drape the figures. A small seated figure in yellow robes and a yellow turban sits in front on a pedestal, with brass oil lamps and offering bowls arranged around. To the right stands a golden-yellow statue of a standing sage in a green-curtained niche wearing a yellow turban and rudraksha-style beads. Turquoise curtains and carved stone pillars frame the shrine. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a large central pair of deity murti seated on a raised dais under a golden arched niche with a teal backdrop. The left figure wears orange and red garments, holds a trident-like staff, and wears a crown and rudraksha-style beads; the right figure wears a blue and purple garment with a lower-body wrap and ornate necklaces. Both are garlanded with red and white flower garlands. In front stands a small seated figure in yellow robes and a green-and-gold patterned cloth, and a smaller yellow-clad statue appears on the right beside a green curtained arch. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like offering stand before the dais. Carved granite pillars frame the scene, and a large kalasha-like bowl of flowers sits in the centre.2011-08-19A shrine inside a temple with a carved stone arch and gold-painted frame. Two large deity murtis stand together under the arch against red curtains: a male figure with an orange turban and a trident, and a female figure in a pink and red sari with a blue skirt. Both wear multiple garlands of yellow and purple flowers and beaded necklaces. In front, a small seated figure in orange robes sits on a white cloth beside brass oil lamps and offerings, with a decorated kalasha-like base and a red stand at the right. The , , with source2011-01-21January 18 20132013-01-18September 13 20132013-09-13A stone-pillared shrine pavilion holds a statue group against a red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Two deity figures are seated on a raised platform: one male figure wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, and beside him a female figure wears an orange sari and gold jewellery, with a purple draped cloth below. In front, a smaller orange-robed figure is seated with hands joined, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel stand on the floor, with orange and red curtains framing the sides. These are statues, not physical people, and no one is visibly present in the scene.2010-12-18A photograph of a temple shrine lit by brass oil lamps, with a gilded arch framing three deity murtis. The central figure wears a red-orange turban and a jewelled garland, flanked by two standing deities in blue and purple garments wearing crowns and necklaces. Marigold and red flower garlands hang across the shrine. In the foreground a blue-clad female figure sits before offering bowls, brass lamps and a plate of food, with orange and red cloth draped in the background.2011-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche and ornate carved pillars. Central figures are sculpted deity murtis: a multi-armed figure in an orange turban and gold ornaments holds a trident-like weapon, seated beside a figure wearing a gold crown, pearl necklaces and red garlands. Between them stands a shivalinga-like object draped with marigold garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth, with brass oil lamps and kalasha-style offerings in front. A smaller standing figure in saffron clothing with a red garland stands at the right, and a small purple-robed figure sits at the lower left. The backdrop is yellow and gold drapery.2013-03-07December 18 20102010-12-18February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesOctober 08 20132013-10-08Photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated on a raised platform within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a red and orange turban, a white and red garland and a jewelled necklace, and holds a damaru-like drum in one hand. The seated female figure beside him wears a red sari, a crown and a heavy pearl necklace. Both are draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Below them is a blue and gold cloth, a silver kalasha-like vessel and brass oil lamps. A smaller standing figure in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, stands in a niche to the right. Gold curtains hang behind, and the setting is a stone temple with ornate carvings. The figures are statues, not living people.2013-03-07January 22 20132013-01-22