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A temple shrine with a central golden-framed niche holding a deity murti of a seated goddess with a red crown and crescent-moon ornament, garlanded with white and yellow flowers and a gold kalasha-like base in front. Flanking niches hold standing murtis: a figure in blue with a flower garland on the left and a figure in red with a garland on the right. Red draped curtains hang behind and beside the shrine. In front stands an empty ornate red-cushioned peetha/throne. On the right, two women in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha-style necklaces stand near the curtain, one gesturing toward the shrine. A camera tripod is visible at lower right.

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Photograph of a shrine niche with gilded arches and grey carved stone walls framed by deep red curtains. At the centre sits a deity murti pair with a crowned figure in red and gold, flanked by a lady in green and white garlands. Side figures in white and blue with flower garlands stand beside them. A gold kalasha and lingam-like form sit on a gold pedestal with yellow garlands, and a silver-embossed red throne stands in front. At right, two women in orange saffron saris stand near the curtain. Oil lamps and brass stands complete the setting.2017-10-01A photograph of a temple shrine niche with a golden arched frame and a red backdrop. At the centre sits a deity murti in a seated pose with a trident-like staff and a silver crown, flanked by two standing female figures in green and yellow saris, one holding a lamp. Garlands of purple and white flowers hang across the central figures, and a brass oil lamp stands in front. A gold-brown curtain hangs to the right and a dark metal statue stands at the edge. No living people are visible.2017-09-07 +1 copiesJanuary 23 20132013-01-23A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche with a seated deity murti in red and magenta silk, holding a trident, with a crowned consort figure beside him. Two smaller standing statues flank the central pair, one in red garland and one in yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and offerings lie on the stone plinth below. A red curtain hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2015-02-01September 21 20172017-09-21Night photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by red drapes. At the centre stands a large deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon on his crown, holding a trident, beside a female deity murti; a smaller figure in gold sits at the base. Flanking figures in yellow and rust garments hold brass oil lamps on pedestals, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers adorn the statues. In the foreground, a man with a white-marked forehead and red-orange garments sits on a silver-and-gold seat before a brass vessel, with floral garlands around his neck. Ornate stone carvings frame the shrine.2017-10-05May 24 20172017-05-24September 07 20172017-09-07January 22 20132013-01-22A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity pair on a golden throne backed by red drapes and an ornate gold arch. The central male figure holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a tall gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, and sits beside a female figure in a blue blouse with a gold crown and garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine in gold-trimmed arches, each adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and jewelled necklaces; one wears a pink and purple turban, the other a dark turban and brown dhoti. A silver shivalinga-style object with a garland sits at the front, with brass oil lamps on either side and small offering trays before the shrine. No physical people are visible.2017-09-21A photograph of a temple sanctum with a gilded arched shrine framing a central pair of deity murtis, one seated figure wearing a crown and holding a staff, the other figure beside it in green and gold garments, both draped with white and orange flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine: the figure on the left wears white robes and a white turban, and the figure on the right wears a red-brown garment and red turban. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides, and in the foreground a gold-and-red lotus-petal throne is set before the shrine with a few devotees' heads visible at the bottom edge, one wearing dark clothing. Small multicoloured string lights hang on the pillars.2017-05-24October 05 20172017-10-05