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A shrine scene with a flower-decorated deity murti pair seated on a raised platform under a pillared canopy. The two figures wear crowns, gold jewellery and garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a smaller seated murti in front wrapped in white cloth and red-and-yellow garlands. Offerings in front include bananas, fruit, sweets in boxes, a brass kalasha-style vessel, lamps and a silver plate, with maroon curtains framing the sides. No people are visible in the photograph.

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A temple shrine under an open-sided stone pavilion with saffron curtains and carved pillars. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati stands on a white draped platform, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings. A small white-robed figure with a crown sits in the foreground shrine space, flanked by brass oil lamps (diyas) and a brass kalasha. Offerings and a tiger-striped mat lie in front. No living people are visible in the shrine. The arched gold border frames the figures.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA night photograph of an outdoor stone shrine with white carved pillars and red velvet curtains tied back at the sides. Inside, two deity murtis, appearing to be a seated goddess and a standing deity, are decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands and gold ornaments. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, banana fruits, flowers and fruit offerings sit on the stone platform in front. At the left edge a partially visible person in white clothes with an orange shawl stands near a brass lamp stand. Dark trees fill the background.2006-12-31A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy with a carved stone archway, draped in red and orange cloth. Two painted deity figures stand in the arch: the one on the left wears a red crown and hands raised, the one on the right wears a red sari with silver necklaces. Multi-coloured marigold and garland festoons of yellow, white, purple and maroon frame them. In front, a seated red-clad murti wears a long garland and rudraksha-style beads, with brass oil lamps (deepas) on both sides, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings, and a white-covered table with books and a sacred vessel. The scene suggests a puja decoration for a festival.2010-12-22A shrine photograph of a Shiva lingam draped with red and yellow marigold garlands and a green leaf garland, topped with a gold crown-shaped cover, set before a gilded arched torana. Behind it, two gold-toned deity statues wearing crowns and jewelled necklaces are seated under the arch. Smaller silver and brass ritual vessels, a silver pot, a flower bowl with scattered petals, and oil lamps sit on the platform. Two red-draped figures flank the shrine at the sides, and a small blue-clothed figure stands near the base of the lingam. Foliage shows behind the pillars.2006-12-26December 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a central Shiva lingam draped in a shawl-like cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, set in front of two large statues of a seated couple in red and gold attire. The figure on the left wears a red crown and holds a hand raised; the figure on the right wears a red sari and jewelry. A seated saffron-robed figure appears at the base of the shrine among offering plates, a brass pot, flower bowls and a brass lamp stand. Red and orange curtains frame the open pavilion with carved pillars. Statues and deity murti only; no living people are visible.2010-12-28December 14 20102010-12-14A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22July 22 20132013-07-22March 03 20112011-03-03