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A photograph of a shrine decorated with gold-painted walls and hanging brass oil lamps. Three large deity murtis stand at the back, dressed in silver-embellished garments and crowns, garlanded with green and gold garlands; the central figure holds a trident-like staff and a fan, flanked by figures in orange and red attire. Smaller murtis in purple, red and turquoise silk sit on wooden pedestals in front, with brass lamps lit with candles, a plate of fruit and flowers, a bowl of petals, a bell, and a brass puja tray with a kalasha and offerings on a red cloth. No people are visible.

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Photograph of an elaborately decorated shrine with three standing deity murtis in the back row, each adorned with silver jewellery, garlands of marigolds and beaded necklaces, the left figure in an orange turban and red garment, the centre figure in blue and red with a tall crown, and the right figure in green with a black crown. Smaller murtis and a seated figure with a bull-like mount are arranged on a lower tier with yellow flowers. In the foreground are brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit wicks on a red cloth, a brass thali with fruit and a conch-like vessel, a tray of offerings, and folded silk garments in blue and gold on wooden stands. The walls are gold-toned and hanging brass lamps are visible above. No people are present.2025-07-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall backdrop and hanging brass oil lamps. Central seated deity murti wears a tall black crown with silver ornaments, a garland of beads, and gold-and-blue robes, flanked by two other seated murtis in gold and purple garments with garlands. In front, smaller murtis of deities sit on a purple-cushioned seat and a lion-shaped pedestal, with blue silk draped over several platforms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a plate of fruit, a brass bowl with flower petals, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on a red patterned carpet. No physical people are visible.2025-06-09A shrine room with a golden wall where several decorated deity murtis are arranged for worship. Three large figures sit centrally on blue cloth: a central figure in gold and green garments with a tall crown and a flywhisk, flanked by a figure in red and gold on the left and a figure in green on the right, all adorned with garlands of beads and jewelry. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands, a dish of bananas and fruit lies to the left, brass oil lamps with lit flames and marigold petals stand in the middle, and a brass kalasha, bell and aarti plate with a lemon sit on a red patterned rug. No people are visible; the scene shows statues only, with hanging brass lamps overhead.2025-07-11A shrine arrangement of decorated murti statues in a gold-walled room with a red patterned floor cloth. Three seated figures stand central: the central figure wears a tall black crown with silver ornaments, holds a fan-like whisk and a flame-shaped object, and is draped in green garlands and a gold silk skirt; flanking figures wear a red turban and a tall black-and-silver crown respectively, with heavy silver necklaces and garlands. Before them are smaller deity murti, including a multi-armed figure and figures in purple and blue silk, with brass oil lamps lit and flower offerings, a copper vessel, fruit on a silver tray and a kalasha-type pot. Hanging brass lamps decorate the wall. No living people are visible.A temple shrine photographed indoors against gold-painted walls, with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold silk and draped with green and gold garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a raised hand gesture, flanked by two figures in maroon and purple. Before them sit smaller murtis, a bull figure, offerings of fruit on a tray, marigold petals in a brass bowl, lit oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate with a lemon. Red and white patterned floor cloth covers the platform. No people are visible, and no portrait of a person appears in the scene.2025-08-11A 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 shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green silk skirts, silver ornaments, and garlands of green and gold beads. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a staff, flanked by two other murtis in orange and red garments and crowns. Smaller murtis in orange, red and green sit on pedestals in front, with brass oil lamps lit on a red and maroon cloth, a brass puja plate with a bell, a small kalasha-style vessel, plates of fruit including apples and a pomelo, and a brass oil lamp hanging from the gold-painted wall. The setting is a gold-toned shrine room with a brass lamp stand at the right.2025-07-12A decorated shrine with several painted statues against a gold wall. In the centre stands a tall deity murti with a crown bearing a Shiva-lingam motif, white and gold garments, and layered jewelled necklaces; a sacred cord and garlands decorate it. Flanking figures wear gold, pink and red garments with garlands. Smaller figurines in pink and red sit before it, and a long-haired figure in a pink-and-gold cloth stands at left. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, flower petals, a brass bell, a brass plate holding an apple and small vessels, and a brass bowl of marigold petals rest on a red cloth and carpet. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2025-07-19A shrine arrangement with several deity murtis richly dressed and adorned in a gold-walled room. Three large seated figures stand centrally: the central figure wears a tall conical crown, blue clothing, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and holds a ritual object, flanked by a figure in red-and-gold garments on the left and a figure in blue-green dress with a tall crown on the right. In front, smaller blue-garbed murtis sit on platforms, including figures with lion-like mounts and other deity forms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass thali, a lotus-shaped bowl of pink petals, fruit and brass lamps sit on red cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.Photograph of a shrine with a golden wall and red-patterned floor, showing a group of ornately decorated deity murti statues. Three standing figures in the back wear jewelled crowns, garlands and heavy necklaces, with the central figure in blue and gold holding a raised hand. Smaller seated and standing figures in blue and gold clothing with floral garlands sit in front. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass kalasha, a bell, a brass plate with small vessels and marigold and rose petals are arranged on a red table and cloth. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top corners.2025-07-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall and several ornately dressed deity murtis. The central figure wears a tall crown with silver ornaments, a green and pink garland, layered jewellery and a purple dhoti, raising one hand in blessing. Flanking figures wear jewelled crowns, garlands and purple and red silk. Smaller metal figures stand in front on a red and gold cloth. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha, a brass tray with a red apple, a small bell and a brass cup sit on the foreground altar, with marigold flowers scattered around. No people are present.Indoor shrine photograph showing a row of deity murtis dressed in silk and jewelled garments before a golden wall. Three standing central figures are adorned with crowns, garlands and layered necklaces; the centre figure has raised hands and a small trident-like emblem. Seated and kneeling deity murtis in purple and green garments surround a central multi-armed murti, with a dark-coloured figure at the front. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a bell, flower offerings in a bowl and a plate with a yellow fruit are arranged on the floor and altar before them. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top corners. No living people are present.