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A photograph of a shrine interior with a brass-toned Shivalinga on a round stone base, draped with a blue cloth from top to bottom and decorated with a white flower garland and a blue gemstone ornament on its front. Red rose petals and a red rose lie on the polished metal floor in front of it. Behind it, an ornate gold-and-brass repoussé backdrop with floral and figural carving frames the image, flanked by red silk hangings with green and gold borders. A small silver-tipped staff stands at the left. No people are visible.

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A temple shrine photographed indoors. A copper-toned lingam, the form of Shiva, sits on a pedestal in the centre, draped with a teal-blue cloth and adorned with a jewelled necklace, with red rose petals scattered at its base. Behind it rises an ornate gold-toned repoussé backdrop with figures and floral motifs, flanked by red and green silk curtains with gold zari borders. No people are visible.2025-07-26A small deity murti or sacred image is dressed on a stainless steel altar with a blue cloth and a maroon shawl draped in front, with a purple rose and scattered petals of pink, purple and orange. Behind it stands an ornate gilded metal backdrop with repousse floral and figural relief. Green and red brocade hangings with gold woven patterns frame the shrine on both sides. A silver ceremonial staff and a silver necklace with a red stone pendant are visible. No people are present.2024-12-15A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gilded silver throne with a repoussé backrest, set before green and red silk hangings with gold zari borders. The murti is draped in an orange-red cloth and wears a white and red garland, with a red decorative piece at its chest, and rose petals scattered in front on a polished metal floor. A tall stand with a decorative finial stands to the left of the throne.2025-07-25A photograph of an empty shrine niche in a temple, with no people visible. At the centre sits a silver deity murti seated on an ornate silver pedestal and throne with a repoussé back, decorated with a crown-like silver head ornament, a multi-strand pearl and jewelled necklace, and a teal cloth draped across its shoulders. Red roses, an orange flower and yellow blossoms are placed before it, with scattered petals on a polished steel altar surface. Flanking the shrine are blue and maroon bordered curtains with gold zari edging, and a silver trident-like standard stands to the left. The golden and silver embossed backdrop panels fill the background.2024-09-24A photograph of a shrine with an ornate gold-repoussé backdrop of carved floral and architectural panels. In front sits a small stepped shivalinga-style pedestal draped with a blue silk cloth, adorned with a gold necklace and garlanded with a yellow gerbera flower and scattered red rose petals on a polished steel platform. No people are visible.2024-11-22A temple shrine photographed without any people present. A small metal deity murti or sacred image stands at the centre, draped with a teal-green silk cloth and adorned with a white flower garland. White rose petals are scattered across the dark metal floor in front of it. Behind the murti is an ornate gold-toned repoussé backdrop with carved figures and a decorated arch, flanked on both sides by red silk curtains with green and gold woven borders. A small brass or metal lamp stand with a tall stem is set to the left of the image on the floor.2025-07-07A photograph of a brass or gold-toned shrine inside a temple, showing a small ornate metal deity murti or lingam-style form on a gold pedestal in front of an embossed golden backdrop with floral and figural repoussé panels. A green silk cloth is draped over the figure, with a multi-strand white and jewelled necklace with green and red stones laid across it. Orange roses and petals lie on a stainless steel table in the foreground. A vertical trident-like stand with a decorated ornament and a white flower garland appear on the right, and blue and maroon bordered silk drapes frame the shrine. No people are visible.2024-10-09A photograph of a shrine niche with a Shivalinga on a square brown base, adorned with a white flower-and-stone necklace and a small green and gold ornament. A gold-coloured sash lies draped across the base. Scattered rose petals in red, pink, white and yellow cover the metal floor in front. Behind the lingam, ornate gold-toned repoussé metalwork frames a central panel with a carved relief, and red silk hangings with green and gold brocade borders flank the niche on both sides. No people are visible.2025-07-25A photograph of a temple shrine with no people present. A gilded, repoussé metal backdrop covers the wall, with a small ornate gold deity murti or altar figure at centre, seated before a golden sun-and-floral-patterned panel. In front, a magenta silk cloth is draped over a metal stand, with a jewelled necklace hanging on it. Pink roses and petals lie on a polished steel altar table, beside a small silver bowl holding water. Blue and maroon silk borders with gold zari edging frame the shrine on both sides, and white flower garlands hang at the right edge.2024-04-09A photograph of an ornate temple shrine with a gilded, repoussé metal backdrop. At the centre sits a silver-toned mantapa-style frame enclosing a small deity murti. In front, a brown conical kalasha-like object is draped with a teal cloth and a red-and-white beaded garland with a pendant. Purple rose petals are scattered on the metal altar in the foreground, beside a small silver bowl. Blue silk panels with maroon and gold borders frame both sides. No people are visible.2024-10-01A photograph of a shrine altar with an ornate gold-repousse backdrop and a gold throne-like seat at its centre. A small figure or murti stands at the centre wrapped in a teal silk cloth with a gold and red ornament at its neck. Green and red silk drapes with gold zari patterns frame the sides. A silver bowl sits on the polished metal platform at left, with pink flower petals and a pink garland scattered on the floor. No people are visible.2024-12-25A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden backdrop and a large golden throne-like seat at the centre. Teal and magenta silk drapes with gold brocade borders hang on either side. In front of the seat, a stone-coloured pedestal holds a garland with red and white beads and a red pendant. Blue ceremonial cloths lie across the front, with a white rose and scattered pink petals on a polished metal platform. No people are visible.2024-08-29