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A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated on a white-draped platform under a golden arch framed by grey carved stone pillars and blue velvet curtains. The figure on the left wears a red-and-blue patterned turban, multiple rudraksha-style necklaces and a pink-and-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a tall crown, blue bodice and pink skirt, with garlands of red flowers draped over both. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform, and a small kalasha vessel sits in front. Overhead, a red cord holds strings of lights.

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October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a shrine with two large deity murti statues seated in a gilded arched niche backed by royal blue velvet drapes. The taller figure wears an orange turban, silver crown, and layered silver necklaces, holding a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears an orange sari, a gold crown, and pearl necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower malas. Before them sits a blue-clad figure at a white-draped altar surrounded by brass lamps, kalasha pots, flowers and offerings. Grey stone pillars frame the open pavilion, with greenery beyond.2008-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch enclosing a red velvet backdrop. Two deity murtis stand together: one with a trident and a drum-like instrument, wearing an orange-and-red turban and red garlands, and a female figure in an orange sari with a crown. Both are adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and necklaces. In front, a seated figure is draped in white and pink cloth with flower garlands, and a silver-and-gold plate holds lit lamps. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, blue curtains frame the scene, and a tiered brass lamp stands at the front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-15October 19 20082008-10-19May 13 20132013-05-13September 30 20082008-09-30Photograph of two bronze-gold murti statues of deities in a golden arched shrine niche lined with dark blue velvet drapes and strings of fairy lights. The figure on the left wears an elaborate red, white and blue turban-style crown, a pink satin skirt and red and yellow garlands, and holds a long staff; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a blue skirt and layered silver necklaces with red and yellow flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right near a gilded throne-like seat with white cloth. Stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01A temple shrine photograph showing a golden arched niche with red drapery containing a large central deity pair: a red-and-gold crowned murti with a trident and white garland on the left, and a figure in a blue and magenta sari with gold jewellery on the right, both draped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands. In front is a white-clad figure seated on a peetha-like platform with a golden bowl and brass lamps and offerings, and a white and gold cloth draped beside. Flanking brass oil lamps and a small framed deity image appear at the sides, with carved grey stone pillars framing the shrine.2010-02-10A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone-carved, gold-framed niche draped in red and orange cloth. The central image is a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with gold jewellery, garlands of orange and yellow marigolds, and a trident held in one hand. Their pink and purple garments are visible, and a golden shrine frame stands before them. In front, a small framed photograph of a saffron-robed figure rests within a golden arch, and a white and gold cloth covers a stone base. Ceiling fans and lamp stands surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.2010-10-03October 19 20082008-10-19June 27 20092009-06-27