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A photograph of a temple shrine with a dark Shiva lingam wrapped in a rust-orange cloth and draped with a garland of red roses and yellow flowers. In front, a small silver utsava murti of a goddess sits on a silver-framed seat, adorned with red garments, gold jewellery and beaded necklaces. Brass bowls and a wooden platform sit at the base. Behind, a golden decorated arch frames a green-curtained niche holding a standing statue of a devotee in red-orange dhoti and shawl with hands in anjali. No physical people are visible.

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A temple sanctum shows a large golden-bronze murti of a seated deity with a multi-armed figure and a consort, behind a central lingam wrapped in a red-and-orange cloth and draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. A silver-framed seat holds a smaller murti in red and gold dress, with brass bowls and a kalasha set on a wooden platform in front. A white and maroon-bordered cloth drapes the steps at left, and a smaller gilded figure in orange and green stands at right. No living people are visible; the scene is a deity murti shrine with abhishekam-style offerings and garlands.2014-01-01A photograph of a temple shrine with gilded deity murti of a standing and seated form, one with a golden turban and crown and the other crowned with a trident-like staff, framed by a golden arch and green draped backdrop. In front is a dark lingam with a silver yoni-like base, decorated with a wreath of white and red flowers, green leaves and a gold kalasha-like top. Below stands a small silver deity figure in a red and gold garment with beaded necklaces, flanked by brass bowls and offering trays on a wooden platform. Orange and white cloths cover the altar. No people are visible.2014-01-01A richly decorated temple shrine with gold-framed arch and red backdrop. Central figure is a seated statue wearing an orange-red turban, layered jewelled ornaments, rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, with a gold-bordered throne and a bejewelled kalasha-like lamp fitted below. Behind it, a standing deity figure in green and gold clothing holds a trident-like staff, and a small white-clad figure with a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground. At the right, a standing statue in orange and brown robes and a red turban holds hands together beside a gold niche. Only statues and murtis are shown, no living people.2013-12-07Photograph of a shrine interior with a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped in a rust-orange cloth with gold border, garlanded with a long string of white and red flowers. The seated figure is a deity murti or statue rather than a living person. Beside the throne stands a smaller metal figure in a red garment within a golden arch, with brass oil lamps and a small offering before it. Red curtains hang behind, and carved grey stone pillars frame the right edge. The floor is wet and scattered with petals. No living people are visible.2014-01-01December 16 20132013-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a small silver-toned deity murti of a standing figure in saffron-orange cloth, adorned with rudraksha malas and a pendant, placed within an ornate silver arched frame on a throne-like niche. Behind it, draped fabrics in red, gold and orange, with a garland of white and red flowers. In front, a brass bowl of yellow and pink flowers, a small brass lamp stand, and an orange cloth bundle with gold trim and a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible.2013-07-20October 10 20132013-10-10A 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.2011-09-24Photograph inside a temple of a large seated deity murti in orange and maroon garments, with a gold crown set with green stones, its lower body draped in an orange cloth with maroon borders. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands hang across the central gold pedestal and a gold lingam-shaped form in front of the deep red velvet curtains. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha vessel and a small gold pot sit on the dark floor at the base, with petals scattered near the offerings. A smaller framed deity murti adorned with garlands stands at right. No physical people visible.2007-08-26April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesApril 20 20112011-04-20