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A temple shrine with a stone-carved sanctum framed by red curtains. Three deity murtis stand together at centre, adorned with thick garlands of yellow and red-maroon flowers, with a golden arched prabhavali behind them. To the right, a separate golden palanquin-style throne holds a red-robed figure garlanded with yellow flowers beneath a golden umbrella. A partially visible priest in the lower right foreground, with bare shoulders and a sacred thread, faces the shrine. Brass lamps stand at the left and a small flower offering rests on the ledge.

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Interior of a temple shrine with a dark stone pillared mandapa and orange-red curtains at the sides. Central deity murti group of three figures, with a flower-garlanded figure in the middle, bedecked in marigold and mixed garlands, and two figures flanking it holding objects, set in a gilded arched niche. To the right stands a golden ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) above a gilded throne-like seat holding a smaller garlanded statue in orange clothing. A brass lamp stands on the left and a partial view of a person's head and shoulders appears in the lower foreground.2010-12-14February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated on a raised platform under an ornate arched golden frame. Both figures wear orange and red garments and crowns, with garlands of yellow and red-and-green flowers draped over the arch and figures. Below them, a central smaller murti is decorated with garlands, and in front sits a small framed photograph of a bearded man garlanded with red flowers. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and gold necklace, with shaved head, works at the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small seated figure garlanded sits on a chair at the right.2010-12-14July 28 20102010-07-28 +1 copiesA richly decorated shrine at night showing a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati form, adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a gold arch above. Behind them hang red drapes, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a seated priest in white ritual cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and gold headpiece sits on a dais with a brass vessel, performing worship. Small floral arrangements and offerings frame the altar. No people other than the priest are visible.2010-07-28 +1 copiesMarch 10 20132013-03-10March 02 20112011-03-02 +2 copiesDecember 27 20162016-12-27February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA temple shrine interior with an ornate gilded arch framing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red crown and a female figure with a tall crown, both adorned with jewellery and garlanded with marigold and rudraksha-style strands. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground a richly carved gold throne with a deep red cushion faces the shrine. On the right, a person in an orange robe stands with their back to the camera, facing the deities. Stone pillars and a red curtain frame the scene.2010-08-05Photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess seated on a red-draped platform under a golden arch, garlanded with multicoloured flower strands. Two priests in orange-brown dhoti and shawl stand before the murti; one holds a lit lamp and an offering vessel, and another stands on the left near a brass pot. Tall oil lamps stand on either side, and flower petals are scattered on the stone platform. Carved stone pillars frame the shrine.2015-02-19