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A photograph of a temple sanctum showing a large deity murti group framed by a gilded arch and orange-gold drapery. Two tall seated deity figures with ornate crowns, garlands of white and orange flowers, gold necklaces and red garments dominate the scene; one holds a long staff. In front, a smaller red-clad figure sits on a white cloth-draped pedestal beneath a garland, with a kalasha-like offering placed above it. On the right, a standing red-robed sage statue with a red turban and gold necklace stands in a green niche with a gold arch. Grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine.

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A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.2011-09-24A photograph inside an ornate stone temple shrine showing a seated deity murti pair. Two large statues sit on a raised throne with gold-embroidered orange and yellow drapes behind them; the central figure wears a green-and-red turban and a crown, holds a trident and a staff, and the partner figure wears a gold crown and red garlands. Both are dressed in white and red with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang down the throne. Below, a smaller seated devotee statue in red robes sits in front of offerings, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a standing statue in red robes with a green backdrop appears at right. Statues only; no living people are visible.2011-12-28September 28 20112011-09-28September 19 20112011-09-19A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large golden arched frame behind the deities. Two large painted deity murtis, one with a red and white turban and a crown, one with a green and gold crown, are dressed in yellow, green and red garments and draped with purple and white garlands. A smaller figure sits in front of them on a white cloth, with a rudraksha-style garland and a red head covering. To the right, a standing devotee statue in green and yellow robes with folded hands stands within a green-curtained niche. Brass oil lamps (diyas) and small brass vessels sit on the floor in front, and a dark stone-columned pavilion frames the scene. No living people are visible.2011-11-25October 21 20112011-10-21April 05 20122012-04-05Interior shrine photograph of a temple sanctum with ornate gold-framed arch and golden drapery behind a central deity murti pair seated on a white-draped throne. The larger figure has four arms, a green-and-red turban and a garland of red and orange flowers; the consort figure wears a golden crown, holds a staff, and has a red-and-gold sari with garlands. In front, a red-draped altar holds a smaller murti on a cobra-hooded base decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. To the right, a statue of a standing sannyasi in saffron robes with folded hands and a red turban stands in a green-draped niche. No living people are visible.2011-12-28February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20132013-02-24 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murtis: a figure with a red turban and trident, and a figure in a crown seated beside a golden throne-like seat. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figures, and brass lamps, bells and offering vessels sit on the altar. To the right stands a smaller statue of a standing figure in saffron-brown robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in greeting, set in a green-curtained niche. No physical people are visible.2013-03-26A shrine photograph of an ornate stone temple niche framed by a gold arch and red curtain. Central seated deity murti of Shiva with raised trident and a consort figure, both draped in golden-yellow and orange garments with red and white garlands. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on a platform in front. A smaller golden-yellow figure in a side niche on the right holds a garland. No living people are visible.2011-10-05