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A photograph of a shrine set against gold-painted walls, with a row of three decorated murti statues seated on a raised platform. The central figure wears a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green garland with yellow and white flowers, and holds a flower-topped staff. The figures on either side wear floral garlands of pink, white and yellow blossoms, with one holding a veena. In front, smaller deity figures sit on a cloth-covered altar with a lit oil lamp arrangement, brass bells, a silver plate with a yellow fruit, a brass kalasha with a coconut, and red flowers. No people are visible; the scene reflects a puja arrangement with oil lamps and floral offerings.

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A photograph of a shrine set against a golden-yellow wall, with three large metal-toned murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The central deity is crowned and holds a ritual object in one hand, with a tall ornate crown, multiple garlands of yellow and red flowers, and green-and-gold draped cloth. The two flanking figures wear similar garlands, one with a white vertical tilak, and sit on golden-green cloth. In front, smaller figures, a lion-mounted image, offerings of fruit, brass oil lamps, a kalasha, brass bowls and a plate of flower petals are arranged on a red-cloth altar, with a patterned rug below. No living people are visible.2024-05-10A shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated together against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a Shiva-linga motif, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and holds a small drum-like object and a flame. The two flanking figures wear crowns, green and gold shawls, pink and gold garments, layered gold necklaces and garlands of green leaves and flowers. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold clothing sit on a red-draped platform. Offerings include a brass plate with a yellow citrus fruit, a bowl of fruit, brass oil lamps, a handbell and a brass pot. Floral petals are scattered on the red carpet. No living people are visible.2024-09-29Photograph of a temple shrine against gold-painted walls showing three large murti statues dressed with red and yellow marigold garlands and green silk drapes. The central deity murti wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces with raised hands. Smaller figures stand on a central platform, with a bronze lamp stand, brass oil lamps with lit flames, a kalasha pot, brass bells, a plate of fruit, and red flowers on a shrine table. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2024-07-10Photograph of a shrine room with a gold-painted back wall showing three seated deity murtis (statues) draped in garlands of white and yellow-red flowers. The central murti wears a tall crown, a teal and gold garment and holds a ceremonial staff; the murti on the left and right wear pink and gold silk and tall crowns. Smaller figures stand in front, and a bronze lamp, brass bell, brass plate with a pomegranate and a brass kalasha-like vessel sit on red patterned mats. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks and a bowl of orange and yellow flowers appear at the front. Hanging brass oil lamps and paper decorations are visible at the top. No physical people are present.2025-11-07Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. Three large deity murtis stand in the centre on a raised platform, decorated with garlands of white and red flowers, green and gold beaded necklaces, jewelled crowns and gold-yellow silk garments with green borders. Smaller murtis in orange and red silk sit on pedestals in front, including a figure seated on an animal mount and several standing figures. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a silver plate with a lemon and small vessels, a bowl of flower petals and a plate of red and green items sit on the floor cloth. Hanging brass lamps and paper garlands decorate the yellow wall above.A photograph of a gold-walled shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk, adorned with silver crowns, necklaces and green-and-gold garlands. Two hanging brass oil lamps hang from the upper walls. In front, smaller murtis of other deities sit on red and orange cloths, with brass kalasha-style vessels, a brass bell, oil lamps, a plate with a lemon and offerings, a bowl of flowers, and a bowl of fruit set on a patterned red carpet. No people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on with a gold-painted back wall and two hanging brass lamps. Three large murti figures sit on a raised dais: the central figure wears a tall black crown with a gold ornament and a white-and-blue garland, while the figures on either side wear red-and-yellow garlands and silver crowns. Each is seated before ornate green-and-gold brocade backdrops studded with shell-like decoration. In front, smaller murtis in yellow and gold silk, heavily adorned with jewellery, sit on wooden pedestals. Brass plates hold fruit, a kalasha-style vessel, lit oil lamps, flower petals and a handbell with a red flower, set on a red patterned cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity statues seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, red and gold garments and a dense garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures wear red and green robes, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses. Smaller figurines, a fine-featured female form with a red draped cloth, and several brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on tiered offering tables. Fruits, marigold petals, a brass bell, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a plate of offerings are arranged on a red patterned cloth in front. Hanging brass lamps appear on the wall. No people are visible.A temple shrine with a gold-painted back wall holding three large deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The central murti is a standing figure with a tall crown and a tilak, adorned with a white and yellow flower garland and a green-and-gold silk shawl over the green-bordered sheath. The murtis on either side are seated figures in gold and magenta garments with yellow and white garlands, and green beaded garlands drape all three. Smaller murtis in red and gold clothing with yellow flowers sit on the front platform, with brass oil lamps and hanging paper decorations above. No living people are visible.2024-04-10A shrine room with gold-painted walls and hanging oil lamps displays three large seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jeweled crowns, the central figure raising one hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial fan. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold garments, a purple beaded arch, a brass kalasha-style lamp, a bell, a plate with fruit, a burning ghee lamp, and a bowl of flowers are arranged on a cloth-covered platform, indicating puja offerings. No living people are visible.2024-01-10A photograph of a temple shrine with three large metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown and a cream garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold chains, one hand raised. The figures on either side wear dark red or maroon garments, heavy jewelled necklaces, and green and gold brocade shawls. In front, smaller figures and a red-clad deity murti sit beside a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a silver tray holding a bell and small brass vessels, a brass bell, a brass lotus-shaped bowl and a red-and-gold cloth on a low stand. No physical people are visible.2024-09-08A shrine room with a gold-painted wall and hanging oil lamps displays a group of decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform. Three central figures sit in the back, wearing tall ornate crowns, garlands and jewelled necklaces, with saffron-and-green and pink-and-blue draped cloths. In front, a smaller figure under a decorated canopy and other murtis wear marigold and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, lit diyas, a kalasha-style vessel, fruit, flower offerings and a brass plate sit on low tables and a patterned rug. No people are visible.2024-08-17