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A photograph of a temple shrine viewed down a red-carpeted aisle between brass railings. A priest in a white dhoti sits at the lower left, tending a lamp or offering on the floor before the shrine. Behind him stands a pair of deity murtis in a gilded arch, one with a trident and crown, one with a tall crown, both draped in pink and blue cloth and garlanded with red and white flowers. A red curtain hangs behind them, and a small seated figure appears in a niche to the right. The walkway leads toward the sanctum, with greenery visible beyond the railings.

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April 17 20132013-04-17April 17 20132013-04-17April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesApril 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesMay 03 20132013-05-03A photograph taken down a narrow red-carpeted aisle lined with steel railings, leading to a shrine with a gilded arch and yellow backdrop. Two deity murti stand at the top, one with a red crown and one with a tall crown, both adorned with garlands and gold jewellery. Before them sits a shaved-headed man in an orange-red robe, seated at the base of the shrine beside a decorated kalasha and offerings draped with green and red cloth.2013-04-09Photograph of a temple shrine viewed down a narrow corridor lined with black metal railings and a red carpet. At the far end sits a large golden-bodied deity murti with multiple arms, holding a trident and other implements, seated on a white cloth in front of a red draped backdrop framed by a golden arch. Red and white flower garlands hang around the murti and a smaller seated figure before it. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on the left at a stone altar holding ritual objects, with brass lamps and offerings in front. A few partially visible people stand at the left edge of the frame.2013-07-07May 16 20132013-05-16Photograph taken through a railed corridor looking toward a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two large deity murtis stand at the centre, one holding a trident, both adorned with garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces, with a white cloth and gold-and-red ritual items on a white-draped altar. To the left a shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes sits at the lower altar performing a ritual with brass vessels, while a standing figure in white stands partly visible at the left edge. A smaller figure stands at the right side of the shrine near a gold pillar. Carved grey stone pillars and a red-and-white wall frame the scene.2013-05-07May 13 20132013-05-13Photograph of a temple shrine seen down a railed walkway lined with steel barriers and a red carpet. Inside the shrine, a large golden deity murti pair sits on a raised seat draped in red and green cloth, adorned with garlands and necklaces, with a trident-bearing figure at the left. In front, a bald priest in orange-brown robes kneels at a stone platform arranged with ritual items, lamps and white garlands. A seated figure in white sits at the left edge and a robed attendant stands at the right.2013-04-13A photograph inside a temple shrine looking up a red-carpeted aisle between iron railings toward a large deity murti seated on a white and pink pedestal beneath a red and gold arched backdrop. The deity figures wear gold crowns and ornate gold necklaces, garlanded with marigold and rose-pink flower garlands. In front of the altar, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange cloth sits cross-legged at the lower left, facing the shrine. A gold kalasha-like vessel, small lamps and flower offerings sit on the altar base. Pink and red cloth hangings frame the sides.2013-07-02