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A night photograph of a deity murti adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands, standing before a large gilded five-hooded naga (serpent) canopy. The murti wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a magenta skirt. Flanking it are two smaller garlanded vessels or kalasha-like objects with yellow flowers and mango leaves, on a red draped table. On the right, partly visible people sit in a lit shrine, with a deity image in an ornate gilt frame in the background. The scene suggests a temple puja or alankar setting.

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Night photograph of a decorated deity display on a blue-covered platform. Two metal murtis stand before a large golden seven-headed serpent hood, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. The central figure wears a silver crown and necklaces, with pink and magenta silk cloth. Brass kalashas wrapped in yellow garlands and draped fabrics flank the platform. In the background, a lit shrine shows a colourful deity image, and a few seated devotees in dark and purple clothing sit near the steps. No people stand prominently in the foreground.2013-10-07A golden deity murti of a goddess stands before a large gilded multi-headed serpent hood at night. The figure wears a magenta and green silk sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces, a jewelled crown, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses; one hand holds a rose. The statue stands on a coiled gilded serpent base on white and red striped steps. In the blurred background, several people in white and pink clothing sit on mats, and a faint line of lights is visible.2013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07A decorated deity murti of Vishnu, seated under a large golden five-headed serpent hood (Adishesha) with a gold-and-white ornate crown, jewelled earrings and a heavy embellished necklace. The murti is garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigold and red flowers with white jasmine strands and green leaves, and wears a golden-orange sash over a yellow dhoti. A silver oil lamp stands in front. To the right, a dark stone statue of a standing deity wears a white dhoti, a tall black crown and a white garland. The background shows dark red drapery and a golden vahana-like figure. No people are visible.2016-12-19October 07 20132013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07Night photo of an outdoor temple setting with a large golden cobra hood canopy behind a murti dressed in a green and purple garment, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose strands. To the right, several small deity murtis and kalasha-like metal forms rest on a purple and blue draped table, each decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red flowers and green leaves. A golden drape hangs at the base. In the background a few people stand and sit on a striped steps platform, and a small fan and potted plants are visible. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 08 20132013-10-08October 06 20132013-10-06October 07 20132013-10-07