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Photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold arched frame enclosing two large painted deity murtis, one with a red-orange crown and multiple arms holding ritual objects, the other in blue with a crown and beaded garlands. A saffron-robed figure sits cross-legged at the lower left in front of offerings, bowls of food, brass lamps and a white flower garland. A smaller shrine niche to the right holds a standing figure in a teal backdrop. Green and red drapes frame the scene. Small figures are carved into the pillars and a Ganesha relief appears on the lower left wall.

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Photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold arched frame holding a deity murti of a seated goddess with multiple arms and a deity murti of a male figure in a crown and beaded necklaces, backed by green and red drapery. A devotee in orange robes sits cross-legged at the front of the shrine platform before brass lamps, silver bowls of offerings, and garlands. A smaller figure stands in a turquoise-backed niche to the right. Red curtains hang at the right edge of the open pavilion. Surrounding trees are visible. The devotee is a seated priest or devotee, not a clearly identifiable a person.2013-08-15A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine with gilded arch and green curtain behind an altar of deity murtis. A priest in orange clothing sits at the altar with a plate of offerings, lamps and a silver bowl before him, while a devotee in an orange-and-yellow striped sari bends forward with folded hands at the stone platform. A garland of white flowers hangs before the central murti. A small standing figure in a blue niche stands to the right. One priest and one devotee are visible.2013-08-15A photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and a gold-framed arch housing a deity murti pair with a bright red-and-yellow headdress and garlands, and a shivalinga base with marigold garlands in front. A woman in an orange sari sits cross-legged at the lower left, facing the shrine, with brass oil lamps and offering vessels arranged on the platform. Pink and purple drapes frame the altar.2013-08-02August 15 20132013-08-15March 31 20132013-03-31August 15 20132013-08-15A photograph of a stone shrine with a golden arch and green curtain backdrop, where two deity murti are dressed in colourful garments and garlands. A woman in an orange sari sits at the shrine platform beside brass vessels, small bowls and leafy offerings. In front, a devotee in an orange-and-yellow striped sari bends forward with folded hands, offering prayer at the platform edge. A small standing statue in a blue niche and a red curtain appear at right.2013-08-15A temple shrine with a dark stone open-pillared mandapa and a gilded arched niche holding two large deity murtis, one with a tall crown and green-and-gold garments, the other in red and blue with a garland. A woman in a dark maroon sari kneels at the front of the shrine pouring water over a black abhishekam stone, with brass vessels and kalasha pots on the floor. To the right, a smaller red-robed figure stands in a second niche, and a man in saffron-orange robes stands at the far right beside the pillar. A red cloth hangs at the left edge and an oil lamp stand is visible.2013-06-26A photograph inside a stone temple shrine with carved granite pillars and an open wooden-framed side. Three deity murtis stand on a raised platform before a gold-framed arch with a yellow backdrop, draped with garlands and a rich red-and-green cloth. A seated priest in a rust-orange robe with a shaved head performs puja, his hands at a brass vessel and oil lamps on the platform. Brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit nearby, and a bell hangs at the left.2013-04-09A temple shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, draped with gold-yellow cloth. Two large deity murtis stand side by side, one with a red-orange turban and the other with a tall crown, both adorned with gold jewellery, beaded necklaces and red-and-white garlands. A sannyasi-style figure stands at the right in orange-saffron robes beside a smaller shrine niche. In front, a seated priest in orange-saffron cloth performs puja at a silver-and-gold altar with a lingam, brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands and a white-and-gold cloth. A red curtain hangs at left.2013-05-19A temple shrine with a granite mandapa and a golden arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, one wearing a green and red crown and the other a golden crown, both with garlands. In front, a large lingam is decorated with red and orange flower garlands and placed on a blue cloth. A woman in an orange sari sits at the lower left, tending brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. Brass lamps stand on either side and a magenta curtain backs the shrine. The scene is a puja or abhishekam in progress, with no a person candidate visible.2013-08-02March 30 20132013-03-30