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A photograph of an open-sided stone shrine in an outdoor temple courtyard surrounded by green trees. Inside the pillared canopy stand two deity murtis, a figure with a tall dark crown and white face, and a companion in red and green, on a raised dais draped in yellow cloth. In front sits a brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp and offerings. A black cloth hangs on the right pillar. White-walled steps and a gravel ground surround the shrine, with a yellow-wrapped metal bin at left. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a granite shrine pavilion in an open courtyard surrounded by green trees. Two painted statues sit on a raised pedestal inside the stone pillars: a male deity figure with a crown-like headdress and white dhoti, and a female figure in red and pink clothing, both with raised hands. A yellow cloth covers the base, with brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and a garland in front. A dark cloth hangs on one pillar and bamboo scaffolding with blue tarpaulin sits above. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of an open-sided granite shrine in an outdoor courtyard, with carved pillars and a stepped plinth. Inside the shrine stand two deity murtis: a dark figure with a crown and a female figure in red and gold garments, flanked by brass figures and lamps on a yellow-draped altar. A yellow cloth hangs from the roof, a metal pot stands in the foreground, and trees and white walls surround the site. No people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor view of a grey granite open-pillared shrine with carved columns and a flat roof partly covered by blue tarpaulin and bamboo scaffolding. Inside sits a pair of painted deity murtis, one dark-skinned with a white headcloth and one in a red garment with a crown, flanked by a golden lamp stand and brass vessels on a yellow-draped altar. Trees and shrubs surround the courtyard, and a dark cloth hangs from the pillar at right. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of an outdoor stone shrine with a grey granite pillared canopy and carved columns, set in an open courtyard with white steps and a white wall at the sides. Inside the shrine, a black deity murti with a crown and a standing figure on each side are seated on a raised platform. In front stand a yellow-draped table with a brass trident, a kalasha-style vessel and other ritual objects. A black cloth hangs from the canopy beside the shrine, and green trees and a corrugated sheet stand around the open-air yard. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of an outdoor granite shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a stone platform, set among green trees. Seated within are two painted deity murti: a dark-faced figure with a white cloth and a trident-like staff, and a figure in a red-pink skirt and crown-like headdress holding a staff. Before them stands a yellow-draped altar with a brass lamp stand, a garland, a small framed picture, and brass vessels and cups. A purple cloth hangs at the right pillar and a steel container sits at the left. No people are visible.2007-05-04A stone shrine pavilion open on all sides, with a grey granite roof and carved pillars, stands in an outdoor compound. Inside, a seated pair of deity figures sits on a stone pedestal: the figure on the left has a dark face, a tall headdress and a white and gold lower garment, and the figure on the right wears a red and green garment with gold ornaments. Before them is a yellow-draped altar holding a golden lamp stand and brass vessels. A black cloth hangs down one side of the pillars. Trees and a white wall surround the shrine, with bamboo scaffolding and blue tarpaulin on the roof above. No people are visible in the scene.2007-05-04A stone mandapa shrine in an outdoor compound with carved granite pillars and a raised granite platform. Two painted murti statues sit on the platform: a figure with dark hair and a white cloth, holding a trident, beside a figure in a pink and green sari with a gold crown. A yellow cloth covers the altar, with a brass kalasha-style lamp stand, garlands, and a small brass vessel in front. A purple cloth hangs from the right pillar. Trees and white boundary walls surround the shrine, and a metal bin wrapped in yellow stands at the left.2007-05-04A photograph of an open-sided grey stone shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a flat roof partly covered by a blue tarpaulin and bamboo scaffolding. Inside, two painted statues sit on a raised platform: a figure with a tall black crown-like headdress and white dhoti, and a figure in pink and green garments with a crown. Between them stands a golden lamp stand, a brass kalasha and a yellow-draped altar with a garland. A dark purple cloth hangs down the right pillar. Trees and a white compound wall surround the shrine, and a steel bin sits at the lower left. This is a deity murti shrine with no people visible.2007-05-04A photograph of a grey granite open shrine pavilion with carved pillars and a corrugated metal roof, under which stands a pair of painted deity murtis seated on a platform. The figures wear colourful garments, one in pink and one in white, with a yellow cloth draped over the base. In front sits a lit oil lamp stand, a brass kalasha-style lamp and a garland, with small brass vessels nearby. Bamboo scaffolding and blue tarpaulin cover part of the upper structure, and a large bell hangs overhead. Trees surround the courtyard, and a dark cloth hangs over one pillar. No people are clearly visible in the scene.2007-05-04May 04 20072007-05-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a stone-pillared open shrine with grey granite columns and carved panels. Inside, two golden-painted statues sit on a raised pedestal: a Shiva murti with a tiger-skin draped lap, matted dark hair and a white cloth, holding a trident-like staff, beside a goddess murti in a pink and green sari with a long necklace and crown. A yellow cloth covers the altar, with brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a white garland, and a yellow-robed object at the base. Trees and a purple cloth hang at the right edge, and a silver cylindrical container sits on the left. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of an open stone shrine pavilion with carved granite pillars and a flat roof, set among green trees. Inside, a seated deity murti pair of dark-faced figures sits on a raised pedestal: the figure on the left has a white cloth on its head and a black hair crest with a white dhoti, and the figure on the right wears a pink and green skirt, a gold crown and a beaded necklace. A yellow cloth covers the pedestal, with a white and orange garland hanging and brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a small brass lamp stand in front. A purple cloth hangs down the right side of the pillars. No people are visible.2007-05-04