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Golden shrine lit with oil lamps, a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated in a garland-wrapped arch of red and yellow marigolds. The left figure wears a crown with a crescent, the right figure a tall ornate crown and gold jewellery. Below, a decorated Linga-form murti sits draped in flowers. In the foreground a priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare upper body and rudraksha mala stands at left holding a flame, while a devotee's head is visible at lower right. Gold ornamental pillars frame the scene.

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A temple puja scene before a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and red-and-yellow flower garlands framing an arched backdrop. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in saffron-orange cloth stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp toward a large Shivalinga draped in marigold and rose garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at right and left, with a seated priest in red attire and a figure in a red turban beside them. Lower right, a devotee's head is visible. The setting is a gold-decorated shrine, consistent with an abhishekam or aarti.2021-07-23February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesJuly 23 20212021-07-23February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with heavy gold necklaces, crowns and a flower garland arch in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. A priest in a dark garment and red-topped head covering stands at left holding a lit oil lamp over the image, a lamp flame visible near the lower centre. A black lingam and red and white flowers sit in front of the deities. A small sculpted attendant figure with a red turban appears at far left edge. Night-time temple ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies