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A photograph inside a stone shrine of a golden deity murti pair seated together, adorned with gold crowns, jewelled necklaces, yellow and purple cloth and yellow-and-white flower garlands. In the foreground stands an ornate gold throne with a deep maroon cushion and armrests. To the right, a person in a saffron-orange robe bends forward toward the throne, while brass oil lamps line both sides of the shrine.

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August 05 20102010-08-05A temple shrine interior with an ornate gilded arch framing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a tall crown, both adorned with jewellery and garlanded with marigold and rudraksha-style strands. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground a richly carved gold throne with a deep red cushion faces the shrine. On the right, a person in an orange robe stands with their back to the camera, facing the deities. Stone pillars and a red curtain frame the scene.2010-08-05August 05 20102010-08-05August 03 20102010-08-03July 20 20102010-07-20A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large gilded throne chair upholstered in red in the foreground on the left. Behind it, a golden deity murti of a seated couple is adorned with yellow cloth, red and gold garments, garlands of yellow and multicolored flowers and a red turban-style crown. A devotee in an orange saffron garment bends forward at the lower right, presenting offerings on a small gold table holding fruit and a plate. Brass oil lamps and stone carvings frame the sanctum, with a red curtain and green foliage visible beyond the railings. No identifiable a person is visible in person; the throne is empty.2010-08-04July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and carved panels. At the centre is a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like base with a golden shrine structure, adorned with red, yellow and orange flower garlands. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground an orange-cushioned chair with a red patterned cushion sits empty. To the right a single person in orange robes stands bowing with head lowered toward the shrine. Orange cloth hangs at the sides and greenery shows behind the fence.2010-07-07A photograph inside a temple shrine with a stone mandapa framed by hanging orange-red curtains. Two gilded deity murtis stand in front of a golden arch and red backdrop, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and wearing yellow and blue garments. A row of brass lamps stands on the stone platform, with brass vessels and offerings in front. A person in an orange robe bows low at the right edge beside an orange upholstered chair with a red cushion, and a small table holds a tray of items. The scene appears to be a darshan or puja setting.2010-07-09June 30 20102010-06-30A photograph of a shrine structure with a grey stone canopy supported by carved pillars, draped with orange curtains. Inside stands a golden deity murti with multiple arms, dressed in a purple cloth, flanked by a second figure and garlanded with flowers. In front is a red velvet throne with gold trim and an orange cushion, with a small lit oil lamp on a tray at the lower left. A man in orange robes bows low with hands folded toward the shrine, while several people in light clothing stand at the right edge with hands joined in greeting. Flower petals are scattered on the stone platform.2010-06-12A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden throne in the foreground, upholstered in red with a dark maroon cushion and red bolsters, flanked by two small golden-brown wooden side cabinets with lattice tops. Behind it stands a golden deity murti of a seated and standing divine pair with a crown and garlands in purple, yellow and red, set before a red curtain and carved stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At right, a single person in an orange robe bends forward at the waist with head lowered toward the shrine, offering reverence.2010-09-22