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A shrine photograph showing a gilded arched niche with a seated deity murti in red and magenta silk, holding a trident, with a crowned consort figure beside him. Two smaller standing statues flank the central pair, one in red garland and one in yellow marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at both sides, and offerings lie on the stone plinth below. A red curtain hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.

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A shrine niche with a central deity murti of a seated goddess-and-god pair under a gilded arch, draped in pink fabric. The central figure holds a trident and wears a red-orange crown and a large ceremonial necklace of gold and beads; a female figure beside wears a gold crown and red-green sari. Flanking them are two smaller standing figures garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands, one in a dark red top and one in dark embroidered clothing. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with a kalasha-like vessel and offerings at the base of the platform. No living people are visible; these are statues.2015-02-01February 01 20152015-02-01A temple shrine photo showing a central seated deity pair on a golden throne backed by red drapes and an ornate gold arch. The central male figure holds a trident and a drum-like object, wears a tall gold crown and rudraksha-style necklaces, and sits beside a female figure in a blue blouse with a gold crown and garlands. Two standing statues flank the shrine in gold-trimmed arches, each adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and jewelled necklaces; one wears a pink and purple turban, the other a dark turban and brown dhoti. A silver shivalinga-style object with a garland sits at the front, with brass oil lamps on either side and small offering trays before the shrine. No physical people are visible.2017-09-21September 28 20142014-09-28A temple shrine photograph showing a central deity murti pair seated on a raised throne, a shiva-like figure with a raised hand and trident-like staff beside a goddess with a green and purple sari and gold necklaces, with a red backdrop and golden arch. Below them stands a large golden lingam garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by small decorative figures. On the right stands a statue in a maroon robe with a red headdress, rudraksha-style beads and a long necklace, and on the left a statue in a pink and orange wrap with a red garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, and a golden Ananda Lingam abhishekam setting is suggested. No living people are visible.2017-09-11A shrine photograph of gilded deity murti in a temple niche with a red backdrop and golden arch. Two seated central figures, one holding a trident and a gold-framed object, are adorned with flower garlands in pink, yellow and white, and gold jewellery. Flanking standing figures on either side wear red and gold garments, garlands and turbans; the figure on the right has a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, with a kalasha-style vessel in front. No physical people are visible.2017-08-16September 22 20142014-09-22A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a central seated deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, decorated with garlands of marigold and white flowers. The central figure holds a trident and a hand gesture, with a red curtain behind. Two standing gilded figures flank the shrine, each wearing garlands, and brass oil lamps stand in front. A golden kalasha-like vessel with a mala sits at the base of the shrine. No physical people are visible.2017-08-16 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11 +1 copiesJanuary 23 20132013-01-23A shrine scene centred on a dark-blue sculptural deity group under a gilded arch with a red curtain backdrop. A four-armed central figure in a red turban and white-and-gold garland holds a trident and drum-like object, seated beside a female figure in a red blouse and gold jewellery. Two standing statues flank the group: on the left a figure in an orange turban and striped orange-red garments with a rudraksha-style mala, and on the right a bearded figure in a red-and-black garment with beaded necklaces. A blue shivalinga-like form stands on a pedestal draped in purple and gold cloth, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, with brass oil lamps on both sides. These are statues, not living people.2014-06-16