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A photograph of a temple shrine with ornate gilded arch framing a deity murti pair on a raised altar, dressed in red and gold garments and heavy jewellery, garlanded with yellow, pink, purple and green flower strands. A large painted portrait of a smiling woman with a bindi and gold jewellery stands at left. Brass oil lamps stand near the altar. In the right foreground, a man in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a silver plate, while another person in orange stands behind him at the edge of the frame. A blue-robed statue sits in the lower right. The mood is ceremonial with petals scattered on the floor.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch framing deity murtis of a seated couple garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, pink, purple and white. A standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long hair and a red tilak, holds a silver tray near the murtis while another man in orange robes stands beside him. A child-like statue in blue clothing and a painted figure stand nearby, with brass oil lamps on the left. Probable Swamiji is visible in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala, standing on the shrine platform. Page-linked events concern a Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at a Hindu ritual with a golden arched canopy. Seated at center is a decorated deity murti pair, one in red and gold with a red-and-orange headdress and a bejeweled necklace, the other in red with a crown, garlanded with long chains of yellow, purple and white flowers. To the left a painted portrait of a woman in gold jewelry and a pink sari. On the right, a standing man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala lifts a silver tray, while a second man in orange stands beside him and a bearded man in orange stands near the right edge. A small doll-like figure in a blue robe kneels in front, with brass oil lamps on the left. Two standing men in orange robes, one with a visible rudraksha mala, are shown on the right and centre.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a golden arched frame. Two deity murtis, a male and a female figure, sit on a raised dais draped in marigold and multicoloured garlands, the male wearing an orange turban and red and gold ornaments. A priest-like person in an orange robe and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on the right, holding a brass plate and pouring or offering from it. Another person in orange robes with a beard stands behind him. A painted portrait of a woman with gold jewellery is on the left, and a brass lamp stands at the edge. A man in a blue t-shirt and a figure in a blue costume with a gold tray appear at the lower right. Scene reflects ritual worship in a temple setting.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine during a ritual decoration. Two gold-and-red deity murtis, one with a crown and red headdress and one with a red crown, sit on a raised golden seat draped with garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. A standing attendant in orange robes reaches up to adorn the figures, while another in orange holds a silver tray. Brass lamps, a kalasha and a small blue-clad figure stand in the foreground, with a painted portrait on the left. Stone carvings frame the shrine arch.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed platform, adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and red and gold jewelry. A devotee in orange robes reaches up to garland the figures, while another robed man in orange holds a silver tray of offerings. Golden oil lamps stand at left, and a painted portrait of a woman with a bindi and gold jewelry hangs beside the shrine, under a carved stone arch.2008-12-26