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Interior of a Buddhist temple with a large golden seated Buddha statue in a dark, richly decorated shrine. The Buddha wears a yellow-gold robe and holds a small object in his hand; a small offering scarf is draped near him. Two smaller gilded monk statues in saffron robes stand to the left, and another seated gilded figure with a tall hat appears at right. A person in the foreground, seen from behind with dark curly hair and a yellow-orange robe, bows toward the statue and offerings. Colourful striped cloth and a painted panel decorate the altar base.

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A photograph inside a dim shrine hall showing a large gilded seated Buddha statue with a golden robe and a small offering in its hand, backed by carved and painted panels. In the foreground a figure in a bright saffron-orange robe with long grey-black hair bows forward, close to the camera, in front of the statue. Flanking the central image are smaller gilded figures of monks and seated lamas in yellow and red robes, draped with white silk scarves. Decorative flowers and painted thangka-style panels fill the lower corners.2006-01-08January 08 20062006-01-08A woman in an orange sleeveless top and dark hair in a bun stands at the right with palms pressed together in namaste before a golden seated Buddha statue in a shrine. The seated Buddha wears orange-saffron robes and a halo of silver filigree. Below it on a wooden altar are plates of white flower garlands, orange marigold-like offerings, red petals, a brass pot, a yellow cloth, and purple flowers in vases. Golden ornaments and oil lamps surround the statue against a turquoise backdrop.2008-06-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large golden seated Buddha statue in a saffron-orange robe, set against a teal backdrop with gold halo and ornamental gold motifs. In the lower right, a person in an orange sleeveless top and dark hair tied back sits with palms pressed together in anjali before the statue. Offerings of flowers, white garlands and a brass pot rest on a yellow-draped altar, with lotus-shaped lamps and purple flowers in vases nearby.2008-06-09A person in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in prayer before a large golden seated Buddha statue in a temple shrine. The Buddha wears saffron-orange robes and sits behind an ornate silver-and-gold halo with a blue backdrop. Before the altar stand offering plates of marigolds, rose petals and white flowers, a brass bowl with a red cloth, and a vase of lotus flowers. Lotus-shaped lamps flank the statue, and the altar base has gold relief panels with dharma wheels and other Buddhist motifs.2008-06-09Photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large gold seated Buddha statue in a wooden frame with a turquoise backdrop and a halo, dressed in orange robes. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair stands with palms pressed together in prayer at the altar. The altar holds plates of flowers, petals, brass vessels, lotus-shaped lamps and a bowl. Ornate gold carvings line the altar base, and a pink-flowered arrangement sits in a brass vase at the upper right.2008-06-09A golden seated Buddha statue in saffron-draped robes sits on an ornate gilded pedestal within a shrine lit by small oil lamps, with a silver halo and tall decorative finials behind it. In the foreground at right, a woman in an orange sleeveless top stands with palms pressed together in prayer before an offering table holding plates of white flowers and food, a metal vessel, and purple flowers. Wall niches hold more flowers and a small lamp. The scene reads as a Buddhist shrine with devotional offerings.2008-06-09A photograph inside a shrine where a large golden seated Buddha statue in orange-gold robes sits on a gilded pedestal, flanked by ornate gold and silver filigree and lotus-shaped lamps against a blue backdrop. In the lower right, a person in an orange-red garment kneels with palms pressed together in anjali, facing the statue. Fresh flowers, a brass bowl and a tray of marigold and rose petals lie before the image, and a vase of flowers stands on a wooden ledge at the right.2008-06-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A large golden seated Buddha statue in meditation posture, wearing an orange robe, sits before a silver halo and a blue backdrop, flanked by ornate gold-and-silver ornaments and lotus-shaped lamps. In front stands a wooden altar with a bronze bowl, flower offerings and a lotus vase. A single person in an orange robe and long skirt stands at the lower left, hands joined in prayer, facing the Buddha. Gilded panels with a dharma wheel decorate the altar rail.2008-06-09A photograph inside a small temple shrine showing a golden seated Buddha statue in meditation posture with a silver halo, draped in an orange-gold robe, set in an illuminated niche with a blue backdrop, flower vases and oil lamps on the walls. In the foreground a person in an orange robe with long dark hair faces the shrine with hands together, while a smaller figure in grey clothing sits at the bottom edge near offerings and a wooden table.2008-06-09Interior shrine with a large golden seated Buddha statue in saffron-tinted robes against a blue backdrop and a silver halo. Flower vases with purple blooms and small oil lamps flank the altar. In the foreground a person in an orange robe with shaved-looking hair stands with palms pressed together in prayer before offerings of flower-decorated sweets and pink petals on brass plates. Ornate gold framing and glass display cases surround the altar.2008-06-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated golden Buddha statue in saffron-orange robes against a blue backdrop, framed by a silver halo and ornate silver-and-gold side pieces. In front, a person in orange robes with dark hair pulled back stands with hands together in prayer, facing the statue. Offerings sit on the altar below: a bronze bowl on a yellow cloth, pink and white flower garlands, a small vase of lotus stems, and a white lotus flower. The gilded altar railing shows dharma wheel and ornamental panels.2008-06-09