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A gilded shrine arch frames a seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment with a green sash and an orange-and-green turban, wearing red and white flower garlands and a jeweled collar. Behind, two large golden deity murtis stand or sit on a red draped backdrop, one holding a sword and the other in a green and gold sari-like dress with a red garland. In front, a small white statue in green robes with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a green cloth over its head sits with raised hand. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-like vessel and brass lamp stands surround the platform, with a white cloth draped over the seat. The photograph is a copyright-marked image of the shrine arrangement.

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A photograph of a temple shrine dominated by large gilded deity murtis under an ornate golden arch with a deep orange-red backdrop. Two large figures sit behind, one in blue trousers and a green sari-like garment holding a long staff, the other with a crown and jewelled ornaments. In the foreground, a seated white statue wearing an olive-green shawl, a green turban with a red tilak, and a rudraksha mala sits beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy, garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand before the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of golden deity murtis seated on a raised white-draped throne against an orange-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a teal garment, blue trousers and gold footwear, holding a sword and a gold object. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a green sari with orange border, and a red garland. In front, a smaller seated figure in orange and green garments with a gold waist band, adorned with red and yellow garlands, sits on the white cloth. A small white-clad statue in green rests in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and bowls. Ornate brass lamps stand at each side. No living people are visible.2011-02-20A photograph of a shrine in a temple-like hall with a gilded arch and red drapery. Two large golden deity murti stand behind, one with a red turban and sword, the other in green silk with red garlands. In front, a seated figure wears an orange and green cloth, a jeweled headband and red and yellow flower garlands, seated on a silver-draped throne with a cobra hood above. Before it, a white marble statue in a green shawl and rudraksha mala gestures with raised hand. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit in the foreground.2011-02-20A richly decorated temple shrine with gold-embossed arch and brass oil lamps. Two large gilded deity murtis sit in the background; the one on the left holds a sword and wears a red turban and blue dhoti, the one on the right wears a green sari and red garland. In front, a seated figure in orange and green silk with a green-and-orange turban, red and yellow flower garlands, a kundalam-style jewelled collar and a snake-hood crown rests on a white-draped seat. Below, a white statue in a green shawl holds a rudraksha mala and a small book. Brass lamps, a kalasha and puja vessels stand on the altar. No living people are visible.2011-02-20 +1 copiesJuly 30 20122012-07-30July 28 20122012-07-28Two golden processional deity murtis sit on a red-draped throne-like seat under an ornate gilded arch in a temple setting. The left figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a gem-studded hand. The right figure wears a dark ornate crown, a teal blue garment, and a red and green necklace, holding a staff. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and purple flowers. In the foreground a seated figure in a saffron-orange garment and a brown patterned shawl wears a yellow and purple flower garland and a silver necklace on a dark cloth, facing the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial display of festival murtis.2011-02-02A golden shrine arch frames a tableau of deity murti. Two gilded figures sit at the back: the left wears a red turban and a blue garment with a sword raised, and the right wears a green sari with red garland and jewelry. In front, a seated figure is draped in orange and green cloth with a red and gold garland and a jeweled crown-like headdress. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a seated white statue in green robes with a mala sits at the bottom. The scene shows a decorated altar setting, with no living people visible.2011-02-20A temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity statues on a raised platform, both richly adorned with jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces and bangles. Red and pink flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a dark stone Shivalinga wrapped in an orange cloth and garlanded with red and pink flowers sits at centre. Below it, a seated white statue wears an orange turban and saffron robe with a gold necklace, its hands raised in a gesture. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, plates of flowers and a folded orange-and-green cloth are arranged on the steps in front. Teal and red drapery hangs behind the figures, and the scene reads as a puja setup in a temple. No living people are visible.2012-07-28Two gilded deity murtis stand in a niche, heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands, with red and pink flower garlands draped over them. Teal drapery covers the base. In front, a seated figure in orange clothing and an orange turban, wearing a gold necklace, sits on a raised platform beside brass kalasha pots and oil lamps, with an orange cloth spread across the platform. A brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple puja setting.2012-07-28July 28 20122012-07-28July 30 20122012-07-30