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A photograph inside a thatched-roof shed with a fluorescent tube light, showing a grey stone statue of a standing deity with a crown-like headdress, necklaces and a raised trident-like staff, placed before a banner. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand with their backs to the camera, facing the statue; one woman in an orange sari-style garment stands at the centre, and a person in green is at the left edge. A banner behind the statue reads about special alankar decoration of the Divine Mother every day, with names of goddesses such as Kali and Saraswati. Five to six people are visible, all in orange or other clothing, engaged in worship.

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A photograph taken inside a covered, thatch-roofed shelter with a fluorescent tube light and a white painted wall. A large grey stone statue of a standing deity, holding a staff, dominates the centre, with a banner behind it reading in part about daily worship of the Divine Mother. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand in a close group facing the statue. A man on the right with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a bearded man in orange wears spectacles, a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak. Other people in saffron, peach and red clothing stand with their backs to the camera, and a bald man in orange stands at the left edge. Marigold garlands hang at the right edge.2009-12-30A photograph of a thatched-roof shelter beside a whitewashed wall. A tall grey stone statue of a standing deity murti stands before a poster reading "Special alankar (decoration)" with listed names such as "Ananda Parvati" and "Ananda Saraswati". Four men stand in front: a man in white dhoti at left, a man in saffron robe with a yellow-and-white garment at centre, a man in a salmon shirt, and a man in white with saffron shawl at right. The men are gathered in a devotional viewing posture near the statue.2009-12-21A photograph inside a thatched-roof hall with a whitewashed wall. A grey stone statue of a standing deity, holding a staff and wearing a beaded necklace, is being decorated. A woman in an orange sari stands at the statue and touches its chest with a small object, while a man in a pink shirt watches beside her. Two people in orange clothing stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera. A large banner behind them reads Special alankar (decoration), with circular pictures of goddesses, and Shakti Navaratri, the nine sacred nights, 30 SEP to 8 OCT, Vijaya Dasami. Other printed names on the banner include Ananda Parvati, Ananda Saraswati and Ananda Mahalakshmi. The scene shows a deity being adorned in a temple setting.2009-12-21December 21 20092009-12-21A photograph inside a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and thatched ceiling, where a group gathers before a grey stone deity murti standing against a backdrop. A person in a long-haired, orange-saffron robe stands centre-right, hands together near the murti, appearing to offer worship. Around them, several devotees in saffron and peach-coloured shawls, a woman in a green sari with her hair in a bun, and a bald man in white stand facing the murti. Yellow flowers lie at the base of the backdrop, and a printed banner behind reads about sponsoring an alankar for the Divine Mother. The scene suggests a puja or darshan at a shrine.2009-12-30A photograph inside a simple whitewashed temple hall with a thatched ceiling. A grey stone deity murti of a standing figure holding a staff stands in the centre. Two people in orange robes stand beside it: a woman with long dark hair pointing upward at the statue's decoration while holding a small dish, and a man in a pink shirt looking up. In the foreground a seated person in orange with dark hair faces the statue. An older man in white sits at left with hands clasped. Behind them a large poster shows 'Special alankar (decoration)' with circular images of goddesses such as Ananda Parvati, Ananda Saraswati and Ananda Andal, and the word 'Shakti' with Navaratri dates. Five people are visible.2009-12-21Two women in orange sleeveless or short-sleeved tops with long dark wavy hair face away from the camera, standing before a grey stone statue of a standing deity holding a staff, wearing a beaded necklace and armbands. A thatched bamboo-and-rope roof overhangs the scene. Behind the statue is a printed panel with white and red lettering promoting daily alankar offerings to Divine Mother, and mentioning Goddess Parvati as goddess of beauty and divine power, and Lakshmi as goddess of wealth and prosperity. The statue is a sculpture, not a living person, and no a person candidate is visible.2009-12-21December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30February 19 20072007-02-19A photo taken inside a thatched, open-sided structure with woven palm-mat walls. In the foreground, a bare-backed man with long dark curly hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his waist and legs, with a visible saffron wrap; he faces away from the camera toward a figure in an orange-saffron cloth and matching orange head wrap. To the left stands a large blue-skinned deity murti with a gold crown, gold ornaments and a raised arm, next to a reclining figure. Behind them, golden arches and boxes are stored. On the right, two men stand: one in a white shirt and cream dhoti with an orange sash, the other in an orange shawl with a white dhoti. The scene appears to be a preparation area for a temple figure.2007-08-09Photograph inside a temple space in progress. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes with a red tilak on his forehead stands at left holding a yellow cloth. Beside him a bald man in orange robes and glasses holds a small object and stands at a stone pedestal. Behind them a grey stone deity murti of a standing female figure with a tall crown and raised hand stands before a deep red velvet curtain. A woman in a beige top works at the base of the stone pedestal. A woman in pink sits at the right edge. A decorative fabric pillar with colourful patterns and a white and red garland hangs at left.2007-11-15