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A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis in the centre, decorated with garlands of white and red flowers and gold ornaments and crowns. Two figures flank a central figure, all framed by a gold arch and a backdrop of painted trees. Red draped cloth covers the altar, with brass bells, lamps and a kalasha-like vessel and small offering plates set below. No people are visible in the scene.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA decorated festival float shows a central deity murti flanked by two standing figures, all adorned with garlands of red flowers and gold-toned marigold garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces with a white dhoti-like garment. Standing figures to either side wear ornate jewelled costumes, one with a red headdress and one in a green skirt with an elaborate crown. In front are a golden serpent-hooded pedestal, a kalasha-style vessel, and small brass figurines. Red velvet draping covers the platform, and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with golden arch framing sits behind the figures under bright strip lights.2015-09-15November 20 20142014-11-20 +1 copiesMarch 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis of metal figures heavily adorned with layered gold necklaces, garlands and jewelled ornaments. The central murti wears a tall crown with coloured stones and a red-and-gold garment; flanking murtis wear red turbans and crowns. Gold draped cloth covers the platform below, with three small decorated figures in front and a painted forest backdrop with warm lights framing the arch. No physical people are visible.2014-11-08A deity murti seated centrally in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green garment with gold-bordered skirt. Garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and white and yellow flowers drape the figure. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also crowned and jewelled, with red rose garlands. In front, three kalasha-like offerings are wrapped in red cloth with mango leaves.2013-02-26 +1 copiesNovember 08 20142014-11-08A decorated shrine photograph showing three ornately adorned murti figures in front of a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak and a heavy jewelled chest ornament, flanked by two smaller figures in ornate crowns and ornaments. All three are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands and gold chains. Below sits a green silk cloth with small metal figurines, brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, and scattered flowers on a tray. Pink and purple cloth hangs at the right. This is a photograph of deity murtis and temple decoration, not of people.2016-03-06 +1 copies2015-July-302015-07-30A photograph of three deity murtis on a golden silk-draped altar, with a gilded arch and a painted forest backdrop behind them. The central murti wears a tall crown, a rich layered gold necklace and a red and gold chest adornment. The murtis on either side are dressed in red and gold, with flanking gold garlands, and a row of smaller decorated figures stands on the front of the altar. Warm light and a white strip of lights frame the scene. No people are visible.2014-11-08February 26 20132013-02-26 +2 copies