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A temple shrine with gold-framed deity murti adorned with marigold garlands, one figure in red with a crown and ornate necklaces, a seated red-robed murti with a white face and gold jewelry, and a tall brass oil lamp. A single devotee in a white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads stands at the right, facing the shrine. Arched gold frame, blue curtain and carved stone pillars surround the scene.

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Inside a stone temple shrine, a shaved-headed priest in red-orange robes sits on the floor at left, hands joined near his face in prayer before a deity murti. Behind him stand a tall deity figure with trident and a larger figure decorated with garlands, jewellery and a gold crown, both draped in orange and white cloth. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, with brass vessels, a plate of offerings and marigold garlands. At right, a woman in an orange-red sari with a long plait stands at the platform edge, holding an offering. A small figure in saffron robes stands in a niche at centre, and a red cloth hangs in an open glass doorway onto trees.2013-04-06 +1 copiesApril 08 20122012-04-08April 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesA temple shrine with two large golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform, one holding a mace-like object and the other with a raised hand, both adorned with red and yellow flower garlands. In front stands a smaller deity murti in red and white garments with a rudraksha-style garland and a large shiva-linga-like form encircled by red and yellow flower garlands. A standing attendant in a pink silk sari-style garment with a red and gold border and a beaded necklace faces the shrine from behind, with brass oil lamps on both sides and a golden arched niche with another red-clad figure statue at right. This appears to be a puja at a temple shrine.2011-11-27A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis against a red curtain. The murtis wear floral garlands and ornaments, and one holds a raised hand with a ritual implement. In front stands a shaved-headed priest seen from behind, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a saffron upper cloth draped over the shoulder, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone platform, and a smaller garlanded figure stands in a green-backed niche at right.2013-09-16April 14 20122012-04-14September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesJanuary 21 20132013-01-21April 08 20122012-04-08A photograph of a temple shrine interior with stone walls and carved pillars. Several sculpted figures stand or sit in gold-trimmed alcoves draped with multicoloured marigold garlands, including yellow, red and purple. A seated deity figure wears a crown and red garments, and a standing figure in an orange-brown robe and turban holds his hands folded in front of a garlanded central statue. A brass oil lamp stands at the right side of the shrine. In the foreground, one person with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-red cloth, stands with folded hands facing the shrine. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.2017-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing a large figure of a deity murti, shown with a trident and a second figure seated beside it, both draped in red, orange and gold garments with garlands. In front, a smaller deity figure sits wearing a large ornate jewelled necklace. Two people stand in the foreground: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti at left, and a woman in an orange sari with bare shoulders at right, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone ledge, with a red curtain at left and a smaller shrine with a seated figure and marigold garlands at right.2013-01-12