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Ornate shrine image of a seated deity pair framed by an arched gilt canopy covered in garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and jeweled ribbons. The central figure wears a maroon turban with a jewel, a gold crown and a bejeweled garland, holding a trident in one hand; beside him a goddess in green and gold sari wears a gold crown and layered necklaces. A golden cobra hood with green stones arches above the central pedestal. Gold lion-shaped supports and floral garlands surround the altar in front, with a small image on the left. Statues only; no living people visible.

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December 12 20162016-12-12December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated shrine with a central seated deity murti of Shiva-form, painted gold with a crown, holding a trident and a drum, adorned with gold necklaces, a red-brown headcloth and a crown. Beside him sits a consort figure in a green and gold sari with floral garlands and jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures include a small figure in purple and gold on the left and a bearded sage-like figure in saffron-brown on the right, all wrapped in yellow, orange and red marigold and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a silver puja tray with flower offerings stand in the foreground.2016-12-052007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIA shrine photograph of a central deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, framed by a large arched gold backdrop covered in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, a gold necklace and a green-and-gold garment, with a large decorative gold shield or crest behind the seat. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: on the left a figure in green turban and green-and-gold dress with a garland of white and red flowers, and on the right a figure in a dark headdress and rust-coloured garment with a white garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and flower offerings and decorated plates sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.2016-12-19A decorated temple deity murti pair seated on a throne, with a large gold-toned Shiva lingam-form image at the centre. Two deity figures on the throne wear crowns, jewelled ornaments and orange and green garments, with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped around the throne back and the central lingam. A gold kalasha-style base and a brass oil lamp sit in front, and a yellow silk cloth with green and white garlands covers the altar. The scene is an alankaram of deity murtis with flower garlands and ornaments; no people are visible.Photograph of a golden temple shrine inside an ornate gilded arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side: the figure on the left wears a green and orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces and earrings. In front, a tall gold-and-silver shivalingam-style form is draped with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Below, a white marble statue of a seated figure in red robes and a white garland sits on a pedestal. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and green and yellow silk cloth drapes the base.2009-10-17December 19 20162016-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a pair of seated deity murtis under a gilded arched frame with a lime-green backdrop. The taller left figure, with a trident-like staff and a crowned headdress, wears an orange lower garment and dark green cloth with silver necklaces; the right figure wears a red and orange sari with layered silver jewellery and a raised hand. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. In front, a small seated figure in a maroon cloth and white shawl sits on a white-draped platform beside an offering table, with a brass oil lamp (deepam) standing on each side and a smaller shrine with a figure on the right. No people are visible in the scene.2009-07-01Night photograph of a temple shrine showing two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, framed by garlands of white flowers with red and green ribbons. The figures wear gold crowns, heavy jewellery and orange, red and green silk garments. A large silver-and-gold kalasha or ornamented stand with a garland of white flowers sits in front. Stone pillars with carved edges frame the scene. No physical people are visible.December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copies