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A photograph of a golden statue seated on a silver ornate throne, with raised right palm in blessing, wearing an orange-gold turban with a red bindi, orange-red garment, a silver necklace with a large red stone pendant, rudraksha beads and a pink flower garland. In front stands a dark shivalinga adorned with a silver-and-diamond-style tripundra, red stone, pink and red roses, yellow flower garland, and rudraksha strands, surrounded by pink rose garlands, yellow and white chrysanthemums and blue asters on a green brocade cloth. No physical people are visible; the statue is a depiction.

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A golden statue of a seated figure in an orange robe, wearing a golden turban with a red tilak, sits on a red velvet throne with an ornate silver-toned backrest. The statue has a yellow chrysanthemum garland, a jewelled necklace and an open-palm gesture. In front stands a black Shiva lingam decorated with a yellow and orange flower garland, white chrysanthemums, red and yellow roses, a diamond-studded horizontal band with a red stone and a jewelled necklace, set on a pink and white silk cloth. This appears to be a Shiva puja display; no living people are visible.2025-02-16A golden statue of a seated figure in an arched shrine, hands in anjali mudra with a white flower, wearing a golden turban, red-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a yellow marigold garland. In front is a black Shivalinga adorned with a silver-and-diamond-patterned horizontal band, red tilaka and a large white and yellow chrysanthemum garland, with scattered rose and marigold petals on a green and gold brocade cloth. No living people are visible. The figure is a statue, so the a person depiction criteria apply to it as a statue.A golden-toned statue of a seated guru figure in a maroon-red robe with gold border, wearing a golden head wrap, rudraksha mala and a flower garland, raises one hand in blessing while seated on an ornate silver throne arch. In front, a dark black Shiva lingam stands on a green and gold brocade cloth, wrapped in a large garland of white and yellow chrysanthemums with pink and red flower petals scattered around, with a white tripundra marking on its front. Golden-painted walls form the backdrop. No living people are visible.A dark stone Shivalinga on a green and gold brocade cloth is decorated with pink and orange flowers, marigolds, white blossoms, a pink garland and a gold vibhuti-marked shiva mark with a red centre. Behind it sits a golden seated statue of a figure in orange robes and a golden turban, hands folded in anjali with a green leaf garland, set within an ornate silver arch. Yellow flowers and a trident are visible at the right, and a dark murti stands at the left edge. No living people are visible.A statue of a seated figure in an orange-brown turban with a red flower on top, wearing a magenta sari and a yellow-and-white flower garland, hands raised in anjali mudra, sits behind a black shiva lingam. The lingam is draped in a yellow and white chrysanthemum garland with a red beaded band, a diamond-studded silver-and-white tripundra with a red centre, and a gold necklace. It rests on a magenta silk cloth with gold border, before an ornate silver arched backrest and a brass trident. The walls are gold-textured.2025-07-02A golden statue of a seated guru figure in a temple shrine, adorned with a pink flower garland and a yellow-and-red flower decoration on its head. Behind it stands a black Shiva lingam draped with a large garland of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine, with a silver framed arch above. Orange and green cloth drapes the lingam and backdrop. Two brass oil lamps burn at the lower corners of the shrine, with red flowers scattered on the platform. A silver trident stands at the right. No living people are visible.2024-02-11A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a turquoise silk cloth with a red border. The lingam wears a gold and white jewelled necklace, a white-and-red tripundra-style ornament, and is garlanded with pink flowers, yellow and orange marigolds, white blossoms and red roses. Behind it stands a golden statue of a bearded, turbaned figure with a red tilak, a garland, raised hand in blessing, and red-and-gold clothing, in front of an ornate silver arch with a maroon backdrop. A trident leans against the right side. The setting appears to be a temple shrine. No living people are visible.2025-12-06Photograph of a shrine inside a temple sanctum. A dark Shiva lingam stands at the back, draped with yellow and pink flower garlands, a gold necklace, and a white and red tilak marking, set before a maroon cloth and green silk cloth. In front sits a golden figure of a seated deity murti, wearing a red and gold brocade shawl, a pink flower garland, and a red and yellow flower crown, with its hand raised in abhaya mudra. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the figure, and a silver trident and a decorated brass kalasha stand to the right. Fresh flowers and leaves lie at the base. No people are visible.Photo of a shrine niche decorated with ornate silver-toned arch framing and maroon drapes. In front sits a golden seated figure, a statue of a guru with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a red and teal silk garment, a red turban with a jewelled brooch, layered white pearl-style necklaces, and a pink flower garland. Behind it stands a black Shiva linga wearing a white and red cloth band, a pink flower garland and a red rose, with a tall trident leaning at the right beside a brass kalasha with decorative beading. Red roses and white flowers are laid at the base, and two brass oil lamps burn with flames at either side. This is a statue and shrine setting with no physical people.2024-11-26A golden statue of a seated figure in a golden-yellow silk dhoti with a red border, wearing a golden necklace with a red gemstone pendant, a flower garland of pink roses and a yellow marigold garland, a pink rose on the head, and a white forehead mark. The statue sits before a black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra and red kumkum, decorated with yellow flower garlands and red roses. Behind it are a deep magenta cloth, a blue and purple silk draped cloth, and an ornate silver arch. Two brass oil lamps stand on the floor on either side, and a trident leans against the right side. A deity murti and shrine setting, a puja arrangement in a temple.A photograph of a shrine inside a temple with a gold-textured wall. A seated golden-bronze statue in a pink garment, with a red tilak, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style red bead necklace, raises one hand in blessing on a gilded throne with ornate arched backrests. In front stands a black Shiva lingam wrapped in a purple and green gold-bordered silk cloth, decorated with a silver and jewelled band, a white horizontal tripundra mark, pink and red flower garlands and a white flower. A trident and a small bell rest to the right. No living people are visible.2025-04-02A dark stone Shiva lingam sits on a green silk cloth with gold border, encircled by a large garland of white and yellow chrysanthemums with pink and red roses. A white-painted tripundra marking with a red kumkum dot is on the lingam. Rudraksha beads lie among the flowers and scattered petals cover the floor. Behind it, a golden statue of a seated figure in red-orange robes, with raised hand and a rudraksha mala and yellow flower garland, is visible. The scene shows a flower-decorated lingam in a shrine, prepared for worship.