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A deity murti stands within a gilded shrine canopy heavily decorated with thick garlands of red, orange-yellow and white flowers, peacock feathers and small bells. The murti wears a black crown with a crescent ornament, a silver and red-jewelled necklace, layered silver chains and a red sari. Yellow and pink flowers rest at its feet. In the lower right, a man in an olive-green kurta with glasses bends toward the shrine, holding a plate of pink flowers. A small offering-related stand is at the base of the shrine.

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A man in a grey-green kurta with glasses bends forward at a richly decorated deity murti, offering pink flowers on a green tray. The murti wears a black crown with a crescent, red and white bridal-style jewellery and a red sari, and is framed by red, yellow and white marigold garlands. A peacock feather hangs beside the garlanded pillar. Fresh roses and yellow flowers lie at the base, with a small lamp and a pair of wooden sandals. A framed printed slogan reading 'Tat Tvam Asi' hangs above.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12April 30 20122012-04-30A decorated deity murti of Mahishasura Mardini is seated on an ornate throne-like platform under a fringed canopy strung with lights. The goddess wears a red and gold sari, heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, and is garlanded with white jasmine and red-and-green flower garlands while holding weapons. A standing priest with long dreadlocked hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, holds a ritual implement toward the murti beside a brass lamp and kalasha on the floor. Brass bowls and oil lamps are arranged in front.2016-10-11 +1 copiesA deity murti is decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white bindi, crystal and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment with a red-stoned collar. Its raised gold hand holds a small gold object, and a smaller golden figure with a blue cloth stands at the lower right. A jeweled black ceremonial vehicle with a crescent emblem appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2008-04-27April 26 20182018-04-26A deity murti displayed in a shrine, its face covered by a golden mask with a black crown or headdress bearing a crescent moon ornament. The figure wears a red sari with ornate white and jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha mala, and a decorated pendant in red, green and white. Thick garlands in red and yellow stripes, with white flowers and pink roses, frame the figure on both sides, and a peacock feather is visible at the upper right. No people are visible.2008-05-12April 14 20132013-04-14October 06 20132013-10-06A temple shrine decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders and a maroon head covering stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray or plate. Behind him a standing gold-clad figure with a red-and-gold headdress and a seated gold metal deity murti with a crown and large gold necklaces sit on a golden throne with a red cloth backdrop. Another attendant in white dhoti holds a brass vessel at left. Oil lamps and a brass lamp stand are placed before the deities.2014-12-05January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copies