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A temple shrine under an open-roofed stone pavilion features a deity murti decorated with a dense arch of marigold and orange-yellow, purple and red flower garlands. Behind the central figure stand two gilded figures, one with a crown and red dress. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in red robes with a red turban and a red-and-green flower garland sits on a stone base. Red curtains hang at the sides and a small gilded throne with a garland stands to the left. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine under a stone canopy with red curtains. Within the shrine stands a deity murti heavily draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers, with a golden arch behind it. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sage wears a red cloth and red turban with a flower garland, sitting on a wooden platform beside a small brass bell. No living people are visible.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated deity pair in the background, a red-clad figure with a crown and a female figure in red and gold, both draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and green. In front stands a dark murti of a figure wrapped in red and gold, decorated with a white flower garland and a red and yellow marigold garland, with a brass oil lamp to the right and a white cloth with gold border folded on the left. A white-robed statue sits on a wooden stand in the foreground with a yellow and red garland. The setting is a stone temple sanctum with carved pillars and an arched gilt frame.2010-12-28A shrine interior with red and orange draped cloth on both sides and a stone arch framing a pair of painted statues of deities in red and gold garments. The taller figure holds a staff-like implement and a hand raised in blessing, and a crown is visible; the other figure wears a red blouse and jewelled necklaces. In front stands a red-clad murti or stone figure covered in garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, with a silver-toned mask-like face and a brass lamp to the right. Oil lamps and a white cloth-covered table sit at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-12-22A shrine canopy decorated with red drapes and layered marigold, yellow and purple garlands. Centrally seated is a white-marble figure in red robes and a red turban with rudraksha-style beads and garlands, its hands raised in blessing, placed before a larger elaborate murti with a crown and ornate red garments. Brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand, and bowls of flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a white-draped table stands to the left. No people are visible; the figures are statues and the scene reflects a puja or birthday honouring setup.2010-12-22A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy with a carved stone archway, draped in red and orange cloth. Two painted deity figures stand in the arch: the one on the left wears a red crown and hands raised, the one on the right wears a red sari with silver necklaces. Multi-coloured marigold and garland festoons of yellow, white, purple and maroon frame them. In front, a seated red-clad murti wears a long garland and rudraksha-style beads, with brass oil lamps (deepas) on both sides, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings, and a white-covered table with books and a sacred vessel. The scene suggests a puja decoration for a festival.2010-12-22October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA temple shrine photographed from below under a stone canopy with carved pillars. Three deity murtis stand together on a raised red-draped platform, wrapped in heavy garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A central figure wears a red cloth and crown-like headdress, with a golden arch behind. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and brass vessels, a small bell and a open book with a red-and-green cloth sit on the floor in front. Red and white striped barriers and iron railings surround the shrine, with trees beyond.2011-12-15March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a decorated temple shrine at night, lit by warm lamps. Two deity murtis are seated side by side on a gold-trimmed throne with red and gold draped cloth, garlanded with multicolour flower strands in red, yellow, green and purple. A small shivalinga-style object sits in the central golden bowl before them, with a kalasha-like pot at the right. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and the arch and pillars are framed with fresh flowers and orange drapes. A small white statue of a seated figure sits at the base among floral offerings. No living people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copies