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A photograph of a shrine niche with a seated deity murti dressed in a deep pink sari, wearing a gold crown, layered necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand, framed by a silver arch and a garland of yellow, red and green flowers. Lit oil lamps surround the base, with brass pots, a kalasha and puja vessels on a tiered altar, and two decorated pillars with yellow and blue textile hangings flank the shrine. No physical people are visible, and the scene is a puja setup rather than a documented person-led event.

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A shrine niche photographed at night, lit by many small clay oil lamps arranged on the floor and steps in front. At the centre sits a deity murti in a pink-red garment with a crown, layered beaded necklaces and a garland of yellow, white and green flowers behind it. Brass lamps stand on either side and a brass bell hangs on the left wall. Tall copper lamp stands with bird-shaped tops flank the offering platform, which holds brass vessels and flower offerings. The yellow floor is decorated with coloured rangoli patterns. No people are visible.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24A photograph of a shrine niche with a seated deity murti dressed in a pink silk garment and draped with a tiered necklace, holding a trident. A multicoloured flower garland of yellow, red, white and green arches over the figure against a dark blue backdrop. Brass lamp-bearing figures flank the shrine, and many small clay oil lamps are lit on the floor and on a yellow-painted platform. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate of flowers sit before the deity, with colourful rangoli patterns on the floor. Only the murti is present; no physical people are visible.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24A temple shrine holds a seated deity murti dressed in a pink silk sari with layered silver and gold necklaces and a flower garland framing a silver arch. The figure holds a trident, and the murti is decorated with garlands in yellow, white, green and red. Brass lamp-bearer figures stand on either side, and many small oil lamps glow on the dark tiled floor. In front are a brass kalasha or lingam-style vessel, small brass and steel puja vessels, a plate with kumkum and flowers, and a woven mat. Decorative painted cloth banners flank the shrine. No people are visible.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24