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A photograph of a temple shrine with three large gilded deity murtis seated side by side, each adorned with silver and gold jewelry, crowns and garlands; the central figure wears a purple garment and holds a fan-like object, while the flanking figures wear gold-green and purple silks. In front, smaller murtis, a brass kalasha-style offering set, oil lamps, a brass plate with a lit lamp, a bowl of flowers and orange-draped vessels are arranged on a red-and-purple cloth. The walls are golden with hanging brass lamps, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. No people are visible.

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A shrine display of deity murtis in a gold-painted room, photographed head-on. Three larger seated figures stand at the back, the centre one wearing a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and holding a trident-like staff, flanked by figures in dark crowns and blue and gold garments with green-and-gold garlands. In front are smaller murtis dressed in orange, purple and blue silk, many draped with pearl and bead ornaments, with a central multi-armed deity murti. Brass oil lamps hang from the wall, and in the foreground are a brass plate with a fruit, a bell, a bowl of flowers, an incense stick and a small oil flame, consistent with puja offerings. No people are visible.2024-10-16A decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in silk and draped in green and gold garlands, each wearing tall ornate crowns. The central figure wears a pink and teal garment and raises one hand in blessing, holding a small pot-like object and a flame. Flanking figures hold ritual items. Smaller murtis and a multi-armed deity sit on the lower tiers beneath an arched canopy, with brass oil lamps, flower-decorated kalashas, a brass plate of offerings and a jar of kumkum or turmeric in the foreground. Gold-painted walls and hanging brass lamps frame the scene.2024-11-08Interior shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a horizontal tilaka-like mark on the forehead, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and is draped in a green and gold-bordered cloth over a royal blue skirt. Flanking figures wear jeweled crowns, garlands and blue and gold garments. In front are smaller murtis in yellow and red garments, brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) with lit flames, a silver ritual tray with a citrus fruit, a brass bell, a bowl of flower petals, and a sacred oil lamp on a tall stand. Red and patterned floor carpets surround the altar, indicating a puja setting.2024-08-04A 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.2024-01-10Photograph of a shrine with three large seated deity murtis in front of a gold-painted wall, each adorned with layered garlands, silver and gold jewellery and ornate crowns. The central figure holds a small ritual object and shows an abhaya-like hand gesture, flanked by two figures in green and pink silk. Smaller murtis, brass oil lamps, brass kalasha-style vessels, marigold offerings and a fire lamp sit on a red-and-gold cloth and a patterned rug in the foreground. No physical people are visible.A temple shrine photograph showing three large metal murtis of standing figures in the centre, each adorned with gold-toned crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of green and gold beads, set against blue silk skirts and gold-bordered shawls. Smaller murtis of seated and standing deities fill the foreground, including a figure seated on a lion-like vahana and a multi-armed deity with a flame and trident. Brass oil lamps stand on a pedestal of offerings, with a silver-lidded brass bowl, a yellow fruit on a tray, marigold petals and small brass vessels arranged on the floor-level puja table. Two hanging brass lamps are visible on the gold wall, with a brass standing lamp at the right edge.Photo of a temple shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold-green skirts, pink and teal garments, green and gold garlands, and elaborate crowns and jewelry, set against a golden wall. Smaller murtis and kumkum-decorated figures sit in front, with brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and offerings, and a brass lamp lit on an orange cloth. Two hanging brass lamps and standing brass lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2024-12-08A decorated shrine with three large seated deity murtis against a yellow wall. The central figure wears a black crown with a horizontal white marking and a silver garland and necklaces; the figures on either side wear black tall headdresses, gold and jewelled ornaments, and garlands of green and gold beads over blue draped cloth. Smaller deity figures in yellow, green and pink silk sit on pedestals in front, with a brass oil lamp, small lit lamps, a brass plate with fruit and offerings, a conch-shaped vessel, a bowl of flower petals, and brass lamps on a red carpet. No people are visible.2024-08-04Photograph of a decorated shrine with three large gilded deity murtis seated on blue silk draped with green and gold-bordered shawls and garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown with a white tilaka and holds a raised hand; flanking figures wear crowns and jewelled necklaces. In front stand smaller murtis in yellow, green and pink garments, with brass oil lamps, a lit flame in a standing lamp, a brass thali with fruit and a conch-shaped vessel, and a bowl of flower petals. Oil lamps hang at upper left and right against a golden wall. No physical people are visible.2024-08-04Indoor 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 decorated shrine with a row of metal deity murtis against a golden wall. The central standing figure wears a tall black crown, purple garment and gold border, with a long garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures are adorned with silver jewellery and green garlands. Below, smaller murtis sit under arches, one with a lion and one with a bull mount, while brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha, a silver tray, bowls and a lotus-shaped brass vessel are arranged on red cloth in front. Red flowers hang from the top and two hanging lamps are visible on the sides. No people are present.2024-10-11A 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.