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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with a dense arch of garlands in purple, red, yellow, green and white flowers. Two deity murtis sit within the garlanded shrine, one with a trident and a crown and the other with a golden crown, flanked by draped pink and maroon cloth. In the foreground, a devotee in an orange-brown garment bends forward at the lower right corner, offering prayers at the shrine. Brass lamp stands and plates of flowers and fruit sit on the stone platform, with banana leaves framing the right side and carved grey stone pillars on either side.

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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised dais, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green, and a floral arch of white and red flowers framing a small figure in the centre. Brass lamps stand on either side, and metal offering plates with flowers sit on the stone platform. A devotee in an orange sari with long dark hair bends forward in the lower right, apparently offering prayers. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the shrine.A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a standing divine couple, one with a trident, both adorned with multicolored garland arches in red, yellow, purple and white. In front, a small red-clad figure stands at the base of an arched flower garland, with brass oil lamps on each side and offering plates with flowers at the base. A devotee in an orange-brown dhoti and garment bends forward at the lower right to offer worship at the shrine. Carved grey stone pillars and banana leaves frame the scene.A devotee in an orange sari with a red blouse bows with folded hands before a shrine decorated with garlands in green, yellow, red, purple and white. Two gilded deity figures stand behind the central Shiva lingam-like form, which is also wrapped in red and white flower chains and garlands. Brass lamps, brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on the grey stone platform, and banana leaves frame the scene at right. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with carved grey pillars.2013-01-01A temple shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, draped over a large deity murti of a seated couple with crowns and gold ornaments, and a small figure in the centre wrapped in red-and-white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on a stone platform, and a flame burns at lower left. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the foreground: one at left with shaved head seen from behind, and one bending forward at right with a red garland and a vibhuti-marked face. Banana leaves frame the scene, and carved stone pillars surround the shrine.2013-01-01January 1st 2013A decorated shrine holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure, both adorned with colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and white, and gold ornaments. A shaved-headed priest in a bare-chested state with a purple and orange cloth stands at the right, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps, offering plates and flower arrangements sit before the deities, with orange drapes behind and carved stone pillars framing the scene.2011-12-03Temple ritual photo at a shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati in the background, both decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at left, beside a woman in an orange sari with red and white garlands, who together pour liquid over a central lingam wrapped in a white and red flower garland. A smaller seated figure in orange and red clothing with a garland sits in the lower foreground, and a green banana leaf and brass lamp stand at right. The ceremony appears to be an abhishekam.2013-01-01A photograph of a shrine with two deity murtis seated on a raised golden peetha, decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and green and vibrant floral arrangements. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and wrap, with long hair, bows forward with hands together before the shrine on a stone platform, with a patterned mat at their feet. Brass lamps and a pink curtain frame the scene, with an open-sided pavilion setting. The bowing figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in a devotional pose, with long hair and saffron clothing as the qualifying cues.2010-10-17January 01 20132013-01-01July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Golden deity murti are seated behind the altar, one with a crown and ornaments, one with a raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a golden kalasha sits before the deities. In front, a framed photograph shows a smiling man in orange robes with a white garland, holding up a hand, and a person in orange clothing bends low at the lower right, pulling aside a flower garland in reverence. A plate of petals and offerings sits on the altar step.2009-12-23January 1st 2013