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Interior of an ornate temple hall with mirror-mosaic walls and arched niches containing painted deity murti in glass-fronted cases. From left, a niche shows a figure under a canopy, the next shows a figure seated beside a palanquin-like structure, the centre niche shows a multi-armed figure in red seated on a throne under a umbrella-like canopy, and the right niche shows a golden-clad multi-armed figure with a lotus. Yellow signs in Hindi ask visitors not to touch the idols and not to place flowers or prasad on them. Orange railing in the foreground, marigold petals on the floor. No people are visible.

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Photograph of an ornately decorated temple interior with white and multicoloured mosaic-tiled arches and niches. Three framed deity murti are lit from above in glass-fronted shrine alcoves: the central and left figures are painted goddesses with multiple arms, one seated on a lotus and holding objects, the figure on the left shown with a lion-like mount. A yellow sign reads photography is strictly prohibited in Hindi and English. A yellow notice at lower left asks devotees not to throw flowers and prasad on the murti and to use the plate. A small orange plaque sits beside the central shrine. No people are visible.2014-07-30July 30 20142014-07-30June 04 20062006-06-04July 29 20082008-07-29August 09 20102010-08-09July 29 20082008-07-29January 07 20062006-01-07Interior of a mirror-work shrine with blue and white mosaic arches and silver-mirrored pillars under a domed ceiling, with teal drapery at the sides. Several blue-skinned figurines of Krishna in yellow dhotis and red shawls stand in the arched niches. In the centre, a white-robed figure with long dark hair stands on a raised platform, holding a small instrument, and a small drum sits nearby. A red and white sign reads 'Meera' in Hindi, and a wooden lidded box with mirror inlay sits in front. Two more small figures appear at the lower left and a painted landscape panel decorates the right. No living a person candidate is visible; the figures are statues and painted depictions.2006-01-07July 13 20092009-07-13Painted stucco relief of four standing and seated goddess figures in a temple wall niche with blue background and decorative border. Figures wear red, blue, purple and green garments with gold jewellery and crowns; several hold lotus flowers, and two are seated on lotus pedestals beside white elephants. Beneath them are Kannada-labelled name plates and a stone inscription panel. No physical people are visible; the figures are depictions of deities.2010-08-09A photograph of a long wall display of framed colourful deity photographs arranged in a grid of panels, showing ornately decorated murtis with flower garlands, crowns and bright clothing, with a tall temple gopuram visible in one corner panel. In the lower right corner a partly visible person in a checked shirt sits at the edge of the frame. The wall is pale cream and a wooden door frame is at the right edge.2010-08-09A colourful temple photograph showing a row of painted stucco deity murtis set in a blue-backed niche beneath a decorated cream and red border. Five main figures stand or sit: a blue figure holding a bow at left, a winged figure with folded hands beside him, a central seated blue deity with a golden crown and hands in blessing gesture flanked by two consorts in red and green saris, a blue figure with folded hands on a mace at right, and a blue figure playing a flute at far right. Below them are labelled name plates and a small brass-coloured plaque with Kannada text. No physical people are visible.2010-08-09