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Close photograph of an ornate silver temple shrine or palanquin with repoussé floral and scrollwork carving. At centre hangs a deity murti or image adorned with gold necklaces, a dark blue and gold garment, and strings of dark red and gold beads draped across the silver backdrop. A small silver seated figure sits at left on the silver base. A blurred hand holding a lamp or offering plate appears in the lower right foreground, with warm golden light. No person's face is visible.

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August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29Close photograph of a silver altar scene with ornate repoussé silver panels. In the foreground a small silver statue of a seated saint with a long beard and rudraksha mala holds a hand raised in blessing, placed beside a larger silver deity murti draped in a black-bead and gold necklace with a garland of maroon and gold beads. Small brass figurines and a dark stone or metal object sit on the silver tray, with a small bell at the base. No living people are visible; the figures are statues and the image is a photograph of the altar.2017-08-29September 02 20172017-09-02August 29 20172017-08-29Close-up photograph of a silver altar with a silver deity murti draped in black and white beaded necklaces, gold chains and a garland of red and gold beads. Beside it sits a small silver seated figure of a devotee with folded hands. Scattered around the base are small brass figurines, a brass bell, a dark stone object and a small bowl. The silver ornate backdrop has repoussé floral and scroll patterns. No people are visible in the frame apart from a blurred edge at the left.2017-08-29 +1 copiesClose view of an ornate silver altar with a small silver statue of a seated figure with raised hand on the left, and a central deity murti draped in multiple strands of gold and black-bead necklaces, pearl strands and garlands of red and gold beads. Small brass figurines, a dark stone or lingam-like object and a small bell sit on the silver tray in front. On the right stands a brass figure holding a staff, and a clear crystal block rests on the left. Warm light reflects off the silver filigree backdrop. No people visible.2017-08-29August 31 20172017-08-31A photograph of an ornate silver peetha or throne-shaped altar with carved floral and scroll filigree on its backrest, draped with white jasmine garlands and orange flowers. A gold necklace and ornaments are placed on the left side. Small deity murti or figurines and green leaves sit on the central platform, with a silver tray in front. No people are clearly visible except a partial figure at the far left edge.2017-09-14 +1 copiesAugust 29 20172017-08-29Close view of an ornate silver peetha or throne-shaped deity setup with a lion figure at the lower left and a silver seated figure at the right. A black stone deity murti is draped with red coral-bead malas, white jasmine garlands and gold ornaments in front of a silver arch. Silver snake and trident motifs decorate the base. Silver ritual items and garlands fill the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2017-10-08