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A golden shrine interior with a large gilded murti of a deity seated on an ornate golden throne, draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses and beaded strands, plus rudraksha and gold necklaces. Tall golden lamp stands with lit flames flank the shrine, a red curtain hangs behind, and a small silver lamp and offerings sit in front. A smaller painted figure in a green and red costume appears at the lower right. No physical people are visible.

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December 04 20142014-12-04A photograph of a temple shrine with a large golden deity murti seated on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a trident, a ritual object, with a red curtain behind it. Garlands of yellow and red flowers and layered gold and beaded necklaces adorn the central murti and a shiva-linga-like form in front. Two lit brass oil lamps stand on either side, and two smaller golden attendant figures, one in red with a red turban and one in a dark top with a yellow garland, stand flanking the shrine. Carved golden arches frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-12-04October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11A shrine photograph showing a golden deity murti of two figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, one wearing a red and orange turban with a bead necklace and the other with a tall crown. Both wear red draped cloth and are framed by an arch of yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a gilded kalasha-like vessel sits in front, and small flower offerings lie at the base. Green fairy lights line the top edge and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-12-30December 03 20142014-12-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arched niche and red curtain behind a central golden murti seated on a throne, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red flower strands, and layered beaded necklaces. Two large brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small offering with a white cloth and a seated figure in orange sits on a wooden platform in front. Smaller standing figures in red and gold clothing flank the shrine, one wearing a red turban and another a black head covering, each with flower garlands. A with a source credit. No people are visible in the physical scene2014-12-04December 17 20162016-12-17December 04 20142014-12-04A shrine of gilded deity murti with a red curtain backdrop, a shivalinga-style pillar in front wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands, and gold and rudraksha-like necklaces draped over the base. The central figure is a multi-armed deity with a trident in one hand and a crown-like headdress, seated with a consort figure beside it. Two standing attendant statues flank the shrine, one in red and gold with a red-and-white garland, the other in dark robes with a yellow garland and a black cap. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small framed deity image sits at lower right. No physical people are present.2014-12-04 +1 copiesA golden shrine interior in a temple with a gilded arched frame and red curtains. At centre, a golden deity murti of a seated four-armed figure with a trident and a red-and-gold turban and crescent ornament, seated beside a consort with a jewelled crown, both draped in garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front, a tall ornate kalasha-like object is garlanded with yellow and red marigolds and layered with pearl and bead necklaces. Flanking the shrine are two painted statues of devotee figures with folded hands, one in a red turban and garland, the other in a black cap and yellow garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the central image and a small framed picture sits at the lower right.2014-12-04A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch backdrop and carved stone pillars. Two deity murtis are seated under the arch, one in red with a red headdress and the other in a crown-like headdress, both decorated with thick garlands of yellow and red flowers. A red-and-gold cloth hangs behind them and a smaller golden shrine stands to the right. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and flower offerings sit on the stone platform in front. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-06