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A gilded shrine of a seated divine couple, a deity murti pair with a crown and red-and-gold garments, backed by a golden arch and red curtain, decorated with garlands in purple, white and red. A golden kalasha-like object and a lamp stand line the front, flanked by brass oil lamps and green coconuts hung above. In the foreground a zebra-striped cloth covers a seat, with a microphone on a stand and a red rope barrier. No people are visible in the scene.

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June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a shrine with a large gilded arched frame enclosing a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and trident and a female figure in a red and gold garment, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Before them stands a tall brass shivalinga-style vessel draped in garlands, with a small white-clad figure in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, flanked by green coconuts and banana bunches, with red drapes behind. No living people are visible.2009-09-25A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti, a Shiva form seated with a consort, backed by a gilded arch. The murti wears garlands of yellow and orange flowers, a large necklace and a red and gold crown; a lion-like vahana or mount is carved in front. A golden kalasha stands at the centre of the altar, with brass oil lamps on stands on either side and green coconuts hung on the pillars. Offerings, small brass vessels, a red-and-saffron cloth and flower petals lie on the stone platform. No people are visible.2009-09-26October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesJune 27 20092009-06-27Golden murti of a deity couple, a male and a female form, seated side by side within an ornate gilded arch in a temple shrine. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and a raised hand; the female figure wears a tall gold crown and gold jewellery. Both are draped in pink-orange silk and adorned with garlands of white, red and purple flowers. Oil lamps with brass stands flank the shrine, and green mango leaves and fruits hang at the sides. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2009-06-09July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two large deity murti seated on a lion-mount, one with a trident and rudraksha garlands in green-and-orange headwear and the other in red sari with gold ornaments. A gold kalasha stands in front, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconut bunches hang on either side against red drapes. A small seated figure in saffron-red robes appears at the base, possibly a devotee or priest, and the image is consistent with a chandi homa or puja setting. Gold arch frames the shrine.2009-09-26A photograph of a golden temple shrine inside a stone-pillared sanctum. Two painted deity murti sit on a golden throne-like pedestal under a golden arched frame, with a red backdrop, dark green skirts, and garlands of marigolds and green leaves. In front stands a golden shivalingam-style form draped with flowers, with a small seated figure in red garments and a bead necklace before it. Brass oil lamps on tall stands flank the shrine, with potted banana plants and small string lights along the ceiling. No people are visible in the shrine area.2009-10-17