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A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised white-draped seat before a red curtain within an ornate gilded arch. The taller figure wears an orange turban and holds a trident, while the figure beside it wears a dark cloth and ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower chains. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a rudraksha mala holds a ritual object. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels, pink flowers, a folded maroon cloth and a small brass lamp sit on the floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible, and no identifiable figure is present in person.

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A temple shrine with a gilded arch and red drapery frames a golden deity murti of a seated couple: a figure with an orange crown and trident, and a consort with dark hair, rich jewellery and maroon-red garments. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a green turban and rudraksha mala is presented on a white cloth, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and offering trays with pink flowers, a folded red cloth and a small brass pot. The scene is a worship setting with a cordoned puja arrangement. No living people are visible.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in white and blue cloth, one with a crown and trident, both garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. In front, a small green-robed seated figure with a white face, rudraksha mala and turban is placed on a white-draped seat. Brass lamps, a kalasha, plates of offerings, flowers and a small flame burn on the stone platform. A green-robed statue stands at the right side of the shrine.2011-07-31A 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.2010-08-25Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti pair seated in the back: a figure with a crown, trident-like emblem and ornate jewelled necklaces, and a consort figure in a white and gold garment with rich jewellery. In front, a large white statue of a seated figure is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, wears an orange headcloth, a white-and-maroon brocade shawl with a gold waist band, and holds a rudraksha-style bead mala. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a small brass lamp and vessel sit at the base. No living people are visible.2010-07-15A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of painted deity murti seated together on a throne-like seat before a red curtain and gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red crown and orange cloth, holding a trident-like staff, and the figure on the right wears a dark crown and maroon garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and layered beaded necklaces. Below, a silver-and-gold offering pot and rudraksha-style beads sit on a white cloth, with small brass oil lamps on either side. To the right stands a small golden figure in a green robe beside a blue-curtained niche, and a shaded arch of grey stone pillars frames the scene. No living people are visible.2011-07-31October 19 20082008-10-19A shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised dais in a temple-style shrine with red velvet drapes behind. The two metal images are adorned with floral garlands in yellow, red, white and green, silver crowns and jewelry. The central figure wears an orange cloth and a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure on the right wears a green and orange sari-like garment. In front, a deity murti with an orange-draped head sits amid garlands, a striped silk shawl and a trident-like object. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style pot and a brass plate of offerings sit on the altar in the foreground, and a partially visible person in orange sits at the right edge.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two golden statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform under a gilded arched canopy with red drapery behind them. The left figure wears an orange-red crown, orange and white dhoti, a rudraksha-style necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a dark crown, ornate gold necklaces and a white and orange garment. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands. Below, a small brass kalasha-like vessel and rudraksha malas rest on the platform, with a standing green-robed statue in a blue-curtained niche at right and brass oil lamps nearby. No living people are visible.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large statues seated on a white draped dais before a red curtain and gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident, and is hung with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces, with a white cloth and garlands. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel and a rudraksha mala, with a small seated figure in white and green. Brass oil lamps stand at either side, and a green-robed standing statue in a blue-curtained niche is at right. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31September 30 20082008-09-30