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A temple sanctum with a gilded arch framing large deity murtis dressed in white and green silk with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A standing priest with bare upper body and white dhoti stands at left, facing the central altar holding a sacred object. A small golden figure in orange robe stands in a green niche at right, and a red curtain hangs at the left edge. Oil lamps and offerings sit on a stone platform before the murtis. No visible people in the audience area; the single priest is the only physical person.

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A temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holds two large deity murtis, a male figure with a red-and-gold turban holding a trident and a female figure with a tall ornate crown, both wearing layered gold and bead necklaces, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and saris in green and white. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, stands at the left making an offering. Brass oil lamps and a lit lamp stand before the murtis, and a smaller statue in a green-curtained niche at right wears orange robes and holds a lamp. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam at the shrine.2013-01-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pedestal, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, gold necklaces and a golden arched backdrop with a pink cloth. A white-clad priest with bare upper body stands at left in front of the deity, facing it. A smaller standing figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and a red cloth stands in a teal-curtained niche at right, appearing to be a statue.2013-01-13Temple shrine with a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal under a golden arch, the central figure wearing a red and gold crown and holding a trident-like staff, the consort in a green and gold sari with a jewelled crown. Both are garlanded with red and yellow marigold garlands and heavy necklaces. In front, a tall kalasha-like ornament and brass oil lamps sit on the platform. A smaller murti in a green-curtained niche to the right is also garlanded. Several people in white and orange clothing stand at the lower edge, some with their backs to the camera, facing the shrine in darshan. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2013-01-20A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a deity murti pair, a seated figure and a standing consort, both decorated with red and orange marigold garlands and a red backdrop. A lone priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at the base of the shrine, reaching toward the deity with his hand. Metal railings and red-and-white painted walls frame the scene, with a hanging bell at left and ceiling fans above.2013-01-13November 20 20112011-11-20A photograph inside a temple shrine showing two large golden deity murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like setting, one wearing a red turban and jeweled necklaces, the other wearing a golden crown with red and yellow garlands. In the foreground, a bald priest in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands at left, reaching toward a seated figure wearing an orange turban and white clothing, with a golden ornamental arch and a brass oil lamp at left. Marigold garlands in yellow and red drape the murtis and the seated figure. Deep red satin fabric forms the backdrop.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with large deity statues decorated with garlands and gold ornaments. Two tall figures stand within a gilded arch: one holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and jewelry, the other wears a gold crown and a green-and-red garment. A small seated figure with a garland sits in an adjacent green niche. A lone person in an orange-brown cloth, seen from behind with bare shoulders and arm bangles, faces the shrine. A red cloth hangs at left and oil lamps stand on the pedestal. Stone pillars frame the scene. This is a deity murti shrine, not a live ritual with a person visible.2013-01-20January 15 20132013-01-15 +1 copiesOctober 02 20082008-10-02January 21 20132013-01-21July 08 20102010-07-08January 21 20132013-01-21