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Two large golden deity murti figures seated side by side on a green cloth-draped dais, richly adorned with silver and jewelled crowns, layered gem necklaces and jewelled armlets. Red and pink flower garlands with green leaves drape over both figures and the central seat. Between them a small pillar-like form wrapped in orange cloth and gold bands rises behind a white-clad lower section, with a smaller white marble figure in green silk, gold necklaces and a green turban seated in front. Brass oil lamps stand at the base beside pink flowers, with a cream cloth draped below. A red cloth hangs at the bottom left.

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A photograph of an ornate temple shrine dominated by two large gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a green draped platform against orange fabric. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a ritual object in one raised hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and garlands. Both are heavily adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a dark stone linga is wrapped in red and orange cloth, encircled by a gold band and decorated with rudraksha beads and garlands. A white marble figure of a seated deity, adorned with jewellery and a white flower garland, sits in front, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand, with a pink lotus at the base.2012-07-30Two gilded deity murtis stand in a niche, heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands, with red and pink flower garlands draped over them. Teal drapery covers the base. In front, a seated figure in orange clothing and an orange turban, wearing a gold necklace, sits on a raised platform beside brass kalasha pots and oil lamps, with an orange cloth spread across the platform. A brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a temple puja setting.2012-07-28July 30 20122012-07-30A temple shrine dominated by two large gilded deity statues on a raised platform, both richly adorned with jewelled crowns, ornate necklaces and bangles. Red and pink flower garlands drape the figures. In front, a dark stone Shivalinga wrapped in an orange cloth and garlanded with red and pink flowers sits at centre. Below it, a seated white statue wears an orange turban and saffron robe with a gold necklace, its hands raised in a gesture. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots, plates of flowers and a folded orange-and-green cloth are arranged on the steps in front. Teal and red drapery hangs behind the figures, and the scene reads as a puja setup in a temple. No living people are visible.2012-07-28July 28 20122012-07-28Photograph of a temple sanctum with a large silver-adorned deity pair seated on a raised dais, a male figure with trident-like emblem and a female figure, both wearing silver-white jewellery and crowns, with red and pink garland strands. In the centre, a Shivalinga-like stone form draped with a white cloth, garlanded in red and green flowers, sits before an orange-and-white ornament. To the right, a yellow-clad standing figure stands beside a brass lamp stand, and a small green-clad deity figure sits on a gold-trimmed pedestal at left.2012-07-27A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a temple shrine at night. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament, a tall ornate crown and holds a golden object in one hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt, a red and gold crown and a long white and red floral garland. Both are decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands, and a large jewelled base stands in front.A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.Two richly decorated deity murti sit side by side on a raised seat within a temple shrine, adorned with elaborate silver-and-gold jewelry, crowns and ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti with a purple-and-gold shawl, holds a staff-like object, and is draped in heavy necklaces. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari with gold border and a tall crown. Both are framed by arched garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with red flowers and a decorated pot-like offering placed in front. The setting is a stone-walled temple sanctum lit warmly.December 04 20112011-12-04Photograph of a gilded temple shrine framed by an ornate golden arch with gold brocade backdrop. Two large silver-toned deity murtis sit enthroned: the left, a male figure with a green and red turban and trident in hand, wears white dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklace; the right, a female figure with an ornate jeweled crown, red and orange sari and staff. Both are garlanded with red and green flower garlands. In front, a small seated figure in red and orange robes with a red turban sits on a red-draped platform, surrounded by a yellow and purple flower garland, brass lamps and vessels. No physical people are visible.2011-12-28July 30 20122012-07-30