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A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a golden arched niche framed by red drapes. Two large deity murtis sit enthroned on a white-draped seat: the figure on the left wears an orange crown and a red-and-gold garment and holds a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears a black crown and a red-and-gold garment with a green-and-white sari-like drape. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and gold jewellery. A white-clad figure with a turban and a rudraksha mala is seated at the base, and a small blue-clad figure stands on a red pedestal to the left. To the right, a white-robed statue of a saint with a white head covering and beads stands in a blue-curtained gold niche. A small bronze figure sits on a red cloth at the lower left.

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A golden arched shrine framed by red cloth holds two large deity murtis: a male figure with a trident, crown and pink and blue garments, and a female figure in blue and purple with a crown, both draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. In front of them sits a seated figure wearing a saffron-orange cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace and a tall ornate crown, resting on a white cloth with a garland. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on both sides, and a small blue figurine appears at right.2010-02-09September 19 20132013-09-19August 24 20162016-08-24A temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing a painted or sculpted two-armed deity pair seated on a high throne, both with crowns, large earrings and multi-strand white and red beaded necklaces. The figure on the left holds a trident-like ceremonial staff and raises a hand, while the figure on the right holds a flower garland. Behind them hangs a deep orange-red curtain. A tall lingam-like form in the centre is draped in red and pink flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a kalasha-like base and a white peetha beneath. At right, a smaller deity statue in a green-curtained niche wears a red and white garland. Pink and white flowers lie on the floor and a yellow cloth covers a box at left. Ornate stone pillars frame the scene.2013-09-20Interior shrine at a temple with a gilded arch framing a red curtain. Two large painted deity murti sit on a raised platform, one with a red and gold crown and blue-skinned arms, the other wearing a gold crown and jewelled necklaces, with yellow and purple dhotis. Red and orange marigold garlands drape the figures and a shivalinga-style pillar in front. A smaller standing figure in saffron-coloured robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands in a niche at right beside a brass lamp stand. Offerings, a brass plate and a red box sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2013-06-19A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden-framed alcove and a red drape behind it. Two crowned deity murtis stand side by side, Shiva and Parvati-form figures, with multiple arms holding ritual objects, adorned with gold jewelry and garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a Shiva lingam wrapped in garlands sits on a peetha with brass vessels and a kalasha. A smaller statue of a woman in a blue-curtained niche holds a garland, next to a tall brass oil lamp. A small Ganesha figure appears at the left edge. No people are visible.2013-07-04A shrine featuring large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a raised throne-like pedestal, the male figure with a trident and a red-and-gold crown, the female with a golden crown and long necklaces, both draped in orange and gold with purple skirts. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues and the central lingam-like form, which sits before a gold-framed green curtained niche. A blue-robed standing female statue stands in the right niche, and smaller blue-robed figures sit at the base. This is a deity murti display, not a live person; no physical people are present.2011-09-07A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity statues seated side by side under a golden arch framed by an orange-red curtain. The left figure holds a trident and a ceremonial object and wears a tall crown with a white garland and red-pink flower garlands; the right figure wears a purple skirt, a jewelled necklace and a crown. Between them sits a smaller decorated sculpture or stone with flower garlands of pink, red and yellow marigolds and a green fabric backdrop. A green curtained alcove on the right holds a small statue with red and white flower garlands. Offerings of flowers and a brass tray are placed on the floor in front, and a grey stone pillared hall surrounds the shrine. No living people are visible.2013-09-20August 09 20152015-08-09A temple shrine dominated by a large golden sculpted pair of deities seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one holding a trident, both adorned with red-and-white jeweled crowns, layered necklaces, and yellow and red marigold garlands. Before them stands a dark stone shivalingam wrapped in an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with a rudraksha-beaded ornament. Green draped fabric backs the shrine and an ornate golden arch frames it. At the right, a small blue-clad standing deity murti stands in a niche, and a blue-robed figure kneels in front of the lingam, with a small blue-clad figure in the lower foreground. Red and gold cloths and a mat cover the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-07October 20 20102010-10-20A photograph of an ornate shrine with a gilded arch framing a large red curtain. Two large deity murti stand behind a central figure: the left statue wears a crown and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, and the right statue wears a jeweled crown and holds a staff. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figures. Below, a seated figure wears white, an orange turban and a beaded necklace, in front of a white cloth draped on a platform with offerings. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand at both sides, and a green-curtained niche to the right holds a painted red-clad figure. No living people are visible apart from the seated figure, which appears to be a statue or doll rather than a live person. Oil lamps and garlands suggest a puja or worship display.2012-04-05