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Interior of a temple hall decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. On the right, a shrine with a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati surrounded by flower garlands, draped with purple, orange and yellow floral strings. In the foreground, several people with palms pressed together in prayer stand near a brass oil lamp on a red floor mat; some wear orange and saffron cloths and rudraksha-style beads, others wear white dhotis. A cameraman stands at the right edge filming. Framed portraits hang on the left wall behind garlands.

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April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA temple interior with a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands draped along its roof edge and pillars. Inside the shrine, a deity murti stands dressed with flowers, flanked by smaller figures. Above, a carved arch shows a relief panel. Two stone bull figures sit on top. In front, a priest in white dhoti with bare torso performs a puja while standing devotees in white and orange clothing and gold necklaces gather in the hall, one holding a brass lamp stand. A flower-covered offering table sits in the foreground beside a gilded red-cushioned throne-like seat. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod stands at right. Framed photographs with garlands hang on the left wall.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14Photo of a temple ritual in an interior hall with concrete pillars. In the centre, a man in a dark maroon robe and black turban with a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together before a decorated altar. A man in a yellow shawl and white dhoti holds a small red offering, and other devotees in white and purple garments stand nearby with hands folded. Garlands of marigolds and white flowers, green and red umbrellas, a silver staff and brass lamps surround a flower-decked deity murti on a red and gold cloth. Brass bowls with fruit and offerings sit on the floor in front.2018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14December 23 20162016-12-23Interior of a temple hall decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands on the walls and pillars, with framed portraits and a painted shrine backdrop in blue. In the centre, a standing man in saffron-orange cloth and a tall ornate headdress holds a flower offering near a small brick fire pit in the foreground. Nearby, several people in white dhotis and a woman in a green sari stand in a line; a person in a brown robe holds a ceremonial fan. Brass oil lamps and a gold-toned stand are at right, with a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella overhead. Red-and-white striped mats cover the floor.2018-04-14