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A temple shrine photographed with no people present. A golden repoussé backdrop with a central gold-framed deity murti sits behind a brown stone platform holding a golden crown-like ornament and a gold-embroidered blue-and-gold band. Strands of white flowers hang across the scene, and red and green silk drapes with gold zari borders frame the shrine. Scattered yellow, white and pink rose petals cover a metal table in front, with a small lamp-like object and a trident-shaped stand at left.

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A 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 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 shrine with a dark stone shivalinga draped in a maroon cloth and adorned with a red and white bead necklace, set on a metal platform scattered with red and white rose petals and two red roses. Behind it stands an ornate gold-toned metal backdrop with repoussé relief carvings, flanked by red silk curtains with green and gold borders. No people are visible.2025-07-16A 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 temple shrine photographed without people. A Shiva lingam on a stepped, tiered silver-toned base is draped with a teal blue cloth and a white beaded garland, with red rose petals scattered on the metal floor in front. Behind it, an ornate gilded and silver repoussé backdrop shows a deity pair in a central niche, flanked by carved panels. Red silk curtains with green and gold woven borders frame both sides. The scene reflects a daily temple decoration in a Hindu shrine.2025-07-16A 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 a Shiva lingam set on a tiered bronze peetha base in a temple shrine. The lingam is draped with a red cloth bordered in gold zari and adorned with a silver and pink-stone garland. Rose petals scatter across the floor around the base. Behind it stands an ornate embossed silver backdrop with a repousse image of Shiva and Parvati seated together, a trident-topped staff and a silver umbrella-like finial above. No people are visible.2025-12-20Photo of an ornate golden shrine with heavily embossed repoussé panels showing floral scrolls and figures. In front sits a small deity murti on a golden pedestal, draped with a green silk cloth and wearing a jeweled necklace with red, blue and white stones and pearl drops. Pink roses, petals and a yellow marigold lie on the polished metal floor. A small silver bowl holding water sits at left, and a ceremonial golden staff stands behind. No people are visible.2024-10-20A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold repoussé backdrop showing a carved deity panel and a metal umbrella-like canopy above. In front stands a dark stone or metal yoni-shaped pedestal with a stepped geometric top supporting a shiva lingam, adorned with a diamond-studded necklace and a jeweled crown-like piece. A striped gold-and-pink cloth is draped across the base, with scattered red rose petals and yellow grains on a polished metal floor. A small trident-like stand with a jeweled emblem stands to the left. No people are visible.2025-12-24Photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold repoussé backdrop flanked by green and red silk hangings with gold brocade. At the centre sits a small deity murti or sacred form draped in a gold and red brocade cloth, wearing a red and white bead necklace with a red stone pendant, on a carved gold pedestal. An orange rose with white petals lies in front on a polished steel surface, with a chamara-like fan and scattered white petals nearby. 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.2024-08-29A photograph of an empty ornate gilded throne or peetha inside a temple shrine, with a repoussé gold back panel decorated with figures and floral patterns. In front of it on a polished metal platform lie a folded maroon silk cloth with long ribbons, a white flower and pearl garland with a central pendant, yellow and pink flowers, and scattered petals. A small silver bowl sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-15