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A shrine arrangement of deity murtis in a gold-painted room, with a central seated murti in purple garments, crowned and adorned with layered silver and gold necklaces and a green-and-white garland, flanked by two standing murtis to its left and right. Smaller seated figures in green and blue-green silk sit at the front, with a pink-clad figure and a small brass deity murti. In front lie brass oil lamps with lit wicks, rose petals, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a brass bell on a tray, an orange fruit on a brass plate, and a red painted wooden stand. Red and white patterned cloth covers the floor. No people are visible.

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Photo of a shrine with three ornately dressed murti figures seated on a raised platform against a golden wall. The central figure wears a tall crown, pink garment, layered silver jewellery and a rudraksha-style garland, with a trident and a serpent-like emblem behind. The figures to either side wear pink garments, green cloth and green turban-style headwear. Smaller orange-clad and red-clad deity murtis, a vel-like object and marigold flower offerings sit in front. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a kalasha-like brass vessel, a copper vessel, fruit on a tray and incense are arranged on the red patterned floor cloth. Two hanging brass lamps are visible on the wall. No living people are present.A photograph of a shrine with a golden-yellow backdrop showing a group of deity murtis, not living people. The central figure is a standing murti with a tall crown, a dark cap, a ceremonial rudraksha-style garland and a jewelled necklace, holding a fly-whisk-like object. Flanking murtis on either side wear red and green silk garments with jewelled necklaces and garlands. Smaller figures stand and kneel before them. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a brass vessel with a spoon, a kalasha-style bowl with flowers, a brass plate with small cups and ritual items, and a platter of sweets sit on red and patterned cloth. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top corners and standing brass lamps flank the shrine.2025-07-15A shrine arrangement photographed against a golden wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis sit on a raised platform in the centre and sides, dressed in silver and gold jewellery, garlands of green and white beads, and silk garments in green, gold, purple and orange. The central figure wears a tall silver-trimmed crown and holds a staff. Smaller orange-clad murtis, a red-clad figure with a trident-like staff, and figures seated before them are arranged on lower platforms. In front, lit oil lamps, a brass kalasha, a bell, a conch-shaped brass bowl, fruit on a tray and a brass aarti plate sit on a red patterned rug. No living people are visible.2025-12-09Indoor 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.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 temple shrine with a golden wall and oil lamps hanging from the top corners. Three large dressed deity murtis stand centrally: the figure on the left wears a green turban and pink garment, the centre figure has a tall silver crown and green and gold draped cloth, and the right figure wears a black crown with pink clothing, all adorned with silver jewellery and garlands. In front, smaller murtis in red and orange garments sit on low platforms, with brass oil lamps lit with flames, yellow flowers, a brass bell, a brass plate holding an apple and a small kalasha, and a bowl on a patterned red cloth. No people are visible.2025-07-18Photo of a temple shrine with three large decorated murtis seated on a golden throne against a yellow-gold wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, green silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff and a flame-like object. The murti to the left wears a green and red turban, red garment and multiple necklaces; the figure to the right wears a black and red crown and green and red garment. Smaller murtis in red and gold dress and flower garlands stand before them, with a purple arched canopy, brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and small cups, a lit ghee lamp, a bell, and a bowl of flowers on a red and cream floor rug. These are statues, not living people.2024-05-09A 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 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.A temple shrine photographed head-on against a gold wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis dominate the back, all dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jewelled crowns; the central figure holds a trident and a cobra-entwined staff while the figures to either side wear turbans and tall ornate headdresses. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands and a decorated throne-like seat, with a red-clad figure and a figure with multiple arms. The foreground holds brass oil lamps, a plate with a yellow fruit and offering items, a bowl of pink petals, a burning lamp flame, and a red patterned floor rug. No living people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall black crown, green and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and green garlands, with a snake and a small flame motif near his shoulders. The figures to his left and right wear red and gold garments with tall ornate headpieces and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a cobra-like emblem. In front, smaller murti including a seated figure in red and gold and a fierce multi-armed figure are arranged with brass oil lamps (diyas), a brass kalasha with a mango-like fruit, a bell and a small offering tray on a patterned rug. Two brass lamps hang from the upper corners of the wall.2024-11-09A 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.2025-07-19