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A photograph of a temple sanctum with two large metallic deity murtis of a male and female figure, each adorned with multicolored and marigold garlands. The left murti holds a trident and a small drum-like object and wears a yellow dhoti with a pink drape; the right murti is adorned with a crown and a red and white garment and holds a staff. Between them stands a silver peetha with a red and maroon cloth. In front, a small white and orange statue of a seated sage or saint with a white beard sits on a white cloth. Garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers drape the deities. Stone pillars with carved decoration frame the shrine, and an orange backdrop and an open window with greenery are visible to the right.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti standing side by side under an ornate golden arch and orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a yellow dhoti and a pink drape, and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red and gold garland and a pale green garment, and holds a long staff. Both are dressed in layered garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground a small white-robed figure in orange sits beside a draped white cloth and a folded shawl, with a kalasha-like object and carved stone pillars framing the scene. No living people are visible.2011-01-31October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded murti figures under a golden arch, draped in orange cloth. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, holds a trident and a drum, and is dressed in a yellow and pink skirt with a green blouse. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and holds a long trident-tipped staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower malas. In the foreground, a small white statue of a seated sage in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp and a white cloth. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis standing in an arched niche draped with orange cloth. The murti on the left wears a red and gold crown, a yellow lower garment with a pink shawl, and holds a trident; the one on the right wears a crown with a dark shawl and holds a spear-like staff. Between them sits a smaller seated murti draped in a green and gold garment with a large orange turban and green emerald-style ornaments, surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. A small white figure in orange robes and a white turban sits at the lower right on a pedestal, with a brass oil lamp nearby. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of standing deity murti, a male figure with a multicoloured turban, gold-and-white ornaments and a trident-like staff, beside a female figure in a white-and-gold sari with a tall crown and pearl necklaces. Both are draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Behind them is a golden arch and grey carved stone pillars with draped orange curtains. In the foreground a small orange-robed seated figure with a red head covering sits near brass oil lamps, a kalasha, and offering plates. A small carved stone panel of Ganesha is set into the lower left wall. No physical people are visible.2010-12-14Photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis, one with multiple arms holding a trident and a drum-like instrument, the other with a tall crown and a spear-like staff, both dressed in yellow and pink silks and draped with yellow, purple, red and white flower garlands. In front of them sits a small white marble figure of a seated devotee-like sage in a saffron-red robe with a prayer-like pose and a red turban, beside a silver lamp, bell and a striped cloth. Ornate gold arch frames the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-01-31October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded metal deity murtis standing beneath an ornate golden arch against an orange drape. The figure on the left wears a red and orange crown, a pink and yellow-trimmed garment and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and carries a staff. Both are heavily garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers. In front, a seated white marble statue of a sage wears an orange robe and white beaded necklace, with a silver kalasha-style lamp and a brass bell on the floor. White cloth and a silver-embroidered cushion are placed on the altar.2011-01-31July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with two large metallic deity murtis seated side by side under an arched golden canopy. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a teal blouse and a yellow skirt with a pink shawl, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and wears a mala of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, red and maroon dress, and holds a staff, with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers draped over both. Between them sits a green-and-gold seated figure in a pink turban. In the foreground, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha beads is positioned beside a silver oil lamp and a white draped altar with a dark velvet cloth and jewelled necklace. No living people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a decorated shrine with two large golden metal deity murti standing behind a central throne-like seat draped with a red and maroon turban-like cloth and framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. The murti on the left wears a red and gold crown, a turquoise dress and a yellow skirt, holding a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and carries a long spear-like staff. In front stands a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange-red robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red turban. A brass oil lamp stands at the base. No living people are visible.2011-01-31