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A photograph of a gilded deity shrine decorated with flower garlands. Two gold-faced deity murti sit under an ornate gilt arch, one wearing a crown and green garment, the other in a red and gold sari with jewellery. In the foreground stands a gold kalasha-like ornament surrounded by garlands. On the right, a person in a yellow-gold embroidered robe and a yellow turban stands beside the shrine, holding a small object, while a second person in orange clothing with dark hair is in the lower right foreground, bowing or attending to the shrine.

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Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated under an ornate gold arch, decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. The central figure wears a jewelled crown and a green garment with a large necklace, while the consort figure wears a red and gold dress and jewellery. In front stands a gold kalasha-like ornament with a snake-hood form, and a gold shrine base draped in garlands. On the right, a man in a golden-embroidered kurta with a saffron-yellow turban holds a silver vessel and a flower while performing an abhishekam-style offering. Dim temple lighting.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10Photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murti seated under an ornate gold arch, decorated with garlands of marigolds and green leaves. The central figure wears a tall gold crown and green-and-gold ornaments with a long pearl necklace, while the figure beside it wears a maroon sari, gold jewellery and a headpiece. A standing man in a gold-embroidered tunic and yellow turban, with a red sash, is adjusting or holding the garlands near the figures. In the foreground stand a tall gold kalasha with lit lamps, and at left a brass oil lamp. A person in orange garments is partly visible at the lower right.2009-06-10Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti pair, a male form in green garments and a crown with a female form in deep red sari seated side by side on a raised white-draped altar within an ornate gilded arch. Both wear jewelled ornaments and garlands of yellow and white flowers. In the foreground a golden kalasha-like vessel stands among flower garlands. At right a priest in an orange-saffron cloth performs worship, and a second attendant in gold-trimmed cream clothing and a white turban stands with hands folded in prayer. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and the scene is dimly lit.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10A photograph of a lit and decorated deity murti set in a golden arched niche. Two gilded deity figures stand side by side, one holding a trident and the other holding a staff, with a green-toned background. A gilded throne-like base in front is adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands and ornate golden elements, with a large gold oval shape above. A standing figure in a gold-brocaded robe stands to the right, adorned with a gold-embroidered garment and a tall gilded headpiece.2009-06-10Photograph of a dimly lit shrine with a large arched frame draped in flower garlands in maroon, white and yellow. Two deity murtis stand at the centre: a male figure in a crown and green garment with a gold necklace and a trident, beside a female figure in a deep red sari with gold ornaments and a crown. A golden kalasha-shaped vessel stands before them on a white-draped table, wrapped in garlands. At the right edge a person in saffron-orange robes is seen from behind, and a standing figure in gold-embroidered attire holds a staff. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the physical people.2009-06-10June 10 20092009-06-10