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A temple shrine photograph viewed down a railed stone stairway toward a richly decorated altar. Two large deity murtis stand at the centre under a gilded arch with red draped cloth behind them; each wears a crown, layered jewellery and red flower garlands. Between them sits a smaller seated figure in a pink and red garment with an orange headdress and a rudraksha-style necklace, set before brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like offering. A standing figure in pink appears at the right edge, and brass lamps line the shrine. No people are clearly visible in the foreground beyond dark-clad figures at the edges.

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April 22 20122012-04-22Interior view of a temple shrine seen through a metal railing with a narrow walkway leading toward an elevated sanctum. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised golden-framed altar against orange and gold drapery; the figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and jewelled ornaments, and the figure on the right has a dark crown and green garment. Garlands of red and white flowers hang across the altar, and a small seated figure and a brass kalasha-like vessel with a rudraksha-style mala rest on the platform in front. A brass bowl sits at the base of the steps and a red carpet runs up the walkway. No people are visible.2012-04-18April 16 20122012-04-16A photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform before green drapery and a gilded arch. The left figure wears a red and gold crown and holds a trident-like staff and a golden vessel, while the right figure wears a crown, layered garlands and a pink skirt. Between them sits a small central figure adorned with flower garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine, with a small seated figure and a standing figure with garlands at the right. No living people are visible in the shrine.2012-04-26Photograph of a golden-framed shrine with a red curtain behind two large deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a long garland and holds a trident, with a silver staff; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, white flower garlands and holds a golden staff. Both wear green and red-orange silk garments. In front, a small red-clad figure sits before a garland-draped kalasha-like offering, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands and a railing on either side of a stepped approach. No physical people are visible.2012-04-23April 30 20122012-04-30February 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple sanctum seen down a narrow aisle lined with polished steel railings and a red carpet runner. At the far end, a golden-arched shrine holds two seated deity murtis, one in red and orange with a crown and a gold-framed figure beside it, both garlanded with red and white flowers. A central pedestal in front holds a deity murti in blue and gold ornamentation draped with marigold garlands, with oil lamps and a small kalasha before it. Red cloth hangs at the left and a small figure stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-03-07A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden arch and red curtain behind a central altar. Two large metallic deity murtis stand on a raised platform: the left figure wears a red crown and gold jewellery and holds a trident-like staff, while the right figure wears a tall golden crown and green-and-orange garments. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. In front, a small seated figure in white and a silver kalasha-style vessel with oil lamps sit on the platform. Tall brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and a standing figure in a green niche to the right wears white and red. No living people are clearly visible in the scene.2012-04-30April 24 20122012-04-24A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a gilded arch with an orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an orange-and-gold crown and a jewelled necklace, with a garland of white and yellow flowers draped over the figures. Below, a small seated figure in red and white draped clothing sits before a white cloth and a thick garland. A standing statue on the right holds a staff and wears red robes and a red headcloth beside a green curtain. Carved stone pillars frame the scene, and a small figure stands on the left. No living people are visible.2011-09-24April 23 20122012-04-23