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A temple shrine photograph dominated by two gilded metal deity murtis seated in an arched golden niche against bright magenta-red drapery. The left figure wears a white turban, a red-jeweled necklace, and holds a club and a small bell-like object; the right figure wears a turquoise blue garment and a crown, with a red-jeweled necklace. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in white cloth and a red-orange garland sits on a throne draped in orange and maroon fabric, with a golden hooded cobra canopy above. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the foreground. No living people are visible.

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A temple shrine photograph dominated by two large gilded deity murtis under a golden arch against a bright red-pink backdrop. The taller murti wears a pink turban, a crown and a red-and-gold garland and holds a mace-like staff; the female murti wears a turquoise blue blouse and red skirt with a crown and sword. Between them a broad orange-draped peetha holds a plain brass-banded dais with an orange and gold cloth, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated figure with folded hands and a red-orange garland sits on the altar. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels occupy the foreground. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A temple shrine with a gilded arch and a deep pink-red backdrop. Two large gold-toned deity murtis sit enthroned above: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled necklaces, while the right figure wears a blue blouse, a jewelled crown and red garlands. Directly below, a seated white marble statue in a white cloth and red flower garland sits on an orange-and-red throne. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape the throne, and brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and a small white cloth sit in front. No living people are visible.2011-02-02Photo of a temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity murtis seated on a golden throne-like seat against a bright magenta backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a white turban, red and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden mace-like object; the figure on the right wears a blue garment, gold crown and jewellery and holds a flower-like object. Both are draped in red, yellow and purple flower garlands. In front, a small white marble statue of a seated sage in a white turban and orange-red garland sits before brass oil lamps and offering vessels on a table. No physical people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and magenta backdrop. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised seat: the left figure wears a white turban and red-and-gold jewelled garlands and holds a mace-like staff, while the right figure wears a blue garment, a jewelled crown and a red-and-green garland. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang down the front. In the foreground a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head-cloth and orange-red garland sits before brass vessels and an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a shrine in a temple with a bright pink backdrop framed by gilded arches. Two gilded metal deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the male figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, a red and gem-studded necklace and holds a staff and a ritual object, while the female figure wears a turquoise blue garment and jewelled crown and holds a staff. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front of them sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a white head covering, with an orange and red garland, on an orange and gold cushioned seat. Brass pots, bowls and offering vessels sit at the foreground, with a wooden stand at lower left.2011-02-02Photograph of a shrine with golden metal deity murtis of a seated male and female pair against a bright pink backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The male figure wears a white turban, white dhoti and a red-and-green beaded garland, holding a mace and a small item; the female figure wears a blue blouse and red skirt with a garland. Their throne has a golden hood-like canopy above a kneeling figure wrapped in orange cloth with a gold band, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. Below, a small white marble figure in white clothing with an orange-red garland sits in front of brass oil lamps and offering vessels. No living people are visible.2011-02-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapery behind two large gold-toned deity murtis. The taller figure on the left wears a red-orange turban and crown, pink and black garments, rich gold necklaces, and holds a trident and drum-like object, with a blue skirt beneath. To the right, a second deity wears a dark crown, blue and purple garments, and layered beaded necklaces. In front, a seated white marble figure wearing an orange shawl, orange head cloth, rudraksha-style mala and a gold cobra-hood backdrop sits on a white draped platform, with garlands of yellow and purple flowers draped across the shrine. Two brass lamps flank the base. No living people are visible.2010-02-09February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine inside a gilded arched frame with a red backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand at the top: the male figure wears an orange turban and red-gold jewellery and holds a trident, and the female figure wears a pink and purple sari and ornate necklaces. Below them, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange head cloth is garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. In front sit brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha, a small oil lamp and a plate of white flowers. No living people are visible.2010-08-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red backdrop. Two large gold-faced deity murtis stand side by side: the left figure wears an orange turban and pink-and-black garment, holding a trident and a drum-like object, while the right figure wears a blue-and-purple sari with a black headdress and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, white and purple flower malas. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes and a rudraksha mala is draped in white cloth with gold bangles and an orange turban, with brass lamps and offerings in front. No living people are visible.2010-02-09A photograph of a shrine with two golden murti of a seated deity couple against a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban studded with jewels, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a dark maroon skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a long braid. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Below them a white-draped seat holds a gold yoni-shaped base with rudraksha beads, and in front a small white marble figure wears a green turban and rudraksha mala, with flower garlands draped around the shrine. Brass oil lamps appear at the left edge.2011-07-31A gilded shrine arch frames a ceremonial display of deity murtis decorated with flower garlands. Two large metallic figures stand behind a central seated white figure: the male figure wears an orange turban and crown, holds a trident and a raised hand, and wears layered gold and bead necklaces; the female figure wears a magenta and gold sari and a dark crown with jewelry. In front, a smaller white seated figure in orange-red robes and an orange-and-green head covering sits beneath a golden canopy with a cobra hood, wrapped in red and yellow garlands. Brass kalashas, a lamp and vessels sit on a white-draped platform in the foreground.2010-08-25