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Close view of a deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with a heavy jewelled ornament of gold-toned stones in red, green, blue and white, plus a large ornate jewelled shoulder piece. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang around it, with green leaves and a small lit oil lamp in the lower left. A brass kalasha-like pot with coconut-style tops and leaves sits at the top. Background includes gilded metalwork and a deep red cloth. No people are visible.

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May 02 20172017-05-02A decorated deity murti is the focus, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, white flowers and green leaves, and an ornate silver-and-jewelled chest covering with red and green stones. Brass and silver ritual vessels, a lit oil lamp, a brass kalasha-style pot, coconuts, bananas, oranges and a white cloth-wrapped offering sit in front. Blurred devotees in the background. The scene appears to be a puja or abhishekam arrangement; no a person figure is visible.2017-05-26Two ornately decorated linga forms sit side by side on a cloth-covered platform, each adorned with red roses and green leaves, jeweled silver-and-gold necklaces with gemstones, and yellow cloth tops with dotted patterns. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. A puja setting with decorated lingas and oil lamps.2017-05-02May 02 20172017-05-02March 16 20172017-03-16August 07 20172017-08-07Photograph of a decorated ritual arrangement of two large brass-and-clay style kalasha pots, each topped with mango leaves and a coconut. Both pots are wrapped in garlands of red roses, white jasmine strands, purple flowers and yellow marigolds, with ornate gold-and-jewelled embellishments on their necks. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and fruit, grapes and flowers are arranged in the foreground on a blue and purple cloth. No people are visible.2017-04-03Close view of two deity murtis (likely Shiva-Parvati forms) adorned with dense white jasmine garlands, interspersed with red roses, yellow marigolds, pink flowers, purple blooms and green leaves. Each murti wears ornate gold and ruby-red jewelled necklaces and a decorated conical kalasha-style crown arrangement. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the foreground, one on each side. No people are visible.2017-08-07April 03 20172017-04-03A decorated deity murti with a silver-gold crown and face is the centrepiece, surrounded by heaped red rose garlands, white jasmine strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Two large kalasha-like pots draped in red and white flowers flank the figure, one with a blue vessel and jewelled ornaments. Orange and yellow flowers and gold-toned decor fill the background. No physical people are clearly visible.2013-05-17May 02 20172017-05-02October 01 20172017-10-01