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A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of decorated deity murti seated on a raised platform, the male figure in a green and orange turban with a trident and damaru and the female figure in an orange sari with ornate silver jewellery, both draped with long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front, a white-clad figure is adorned with a gold-banded crown and garlands, and a kneeling priest in orange robes tends an offering. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the base, with a devotee's shoulder in the foreground. The scene reads as a Navaratri day-four puja tableau.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne within a gilded arch. The god wears a green and orange turban with a crescent, rudraksha and pearl necklaces, and holds a trident; the goddess wears an orange-red sari and pearl ornaments. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang down both sides, and a smaller white-draped figure sits in front of the throne beneath a garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. In the foreground a man in an orange cloth performs ritual work near offerings, and several devotees, including a child in a yellow top and a woman in a beige sari, stand at the shrine barrier. No person in the scene is identifiable as a person.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame holding a deity murti pair seated together on a throne, the male figure wearing a green, orange and red turban with a crescent ornament and the female in orange with a jewelled crown, both draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Before them is a white ritual image or linga with a gold band and garlands, with brass lamps and metal offering vessels on a stone platform. Seated at left is a man in an orange-brown shirt and saffron shawl, tending the offerings, while blurred people in white and maroon stand in the foreground. Lit oil lamps flank the shrine. Visible people are about four.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 12 20112011-10-12July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a dark blue backdrop, housing a pair of ornately decorated deity murtis, a Shiva-like figure with a green and orange turban holding a trident and a drum, beside a female figure in an orange and gold dress with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, both draped in yellow and purple marigold garlands. A single devotee in an orange-yellow top and saffron wrap bends forward in front of the murtis, partially visible at left with a white cloth at lower right and a brass lamp stand at the right edge.2008-10-03December 27 20112011-12-27December 16 20102010-12-16October 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of a temple ritual at night. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a purple flower garland and gold necklace, stands at left, holding a small brass plate while another person's orange-sleeved hand reaches in from the lower left. Behind a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with red, white and yellow flower garlands stand two golden deity murti figures: the one at centre wears an orange turban and a large necklace and raises one hand in blessing, and the one at right wears a magenta sari with gold ornaments and a tall ornate crown. Garlands in red, yellow and purple frame the scene.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and a dark recess holding a large deity murti pair seated on a raised platform, decorated with long garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. The male figure wears an orange and green turban-style crown and a jewelled necklace; the female figure wears an orange sari and a crown. In front, a small seated deity figure in red and gold is adorned with garlands and a kalasha-like arrangement. At left, a man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala sits with eyes lowered near a brass oil lamp stand. Two women in the foreground, one in a white top and one in a maroon sari, stand in front of the shrine as devotees.2008-10-03