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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two large painted deity murtis under a gilded arched niche with a green draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident and a rudraksha-style garland; the figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and a yellow and magenta sari with a long beaded necklace. A purple-draped altar in front holds a kalasha pot, brass lamps, floral garlands and small offering vessels. Grey stone pillars with carved reliefs frame the scene. No physical people are visible.

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May 26 20132013-05-26May 30 20132013-05-30May 25 20132013-05-25May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large painted deity figures seated side by side on a pink-draped platform in front of a green and gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha necklaces and orange-yellow dhoti; the figure on the right wears a crown-like headdress and ornate gold-trimmed yellow and orange cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bells and ritual items sit on the platform, and a smaller shrine with a standing figure in red and gold stands to the right. Grey carved stone pillars frame the altar. A partially visible shaved-headed person in orange stands at the left edge. No printed name appears on the scene itself.2013-05-25A shrine with a gilded arch and orange curtain holds a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, Shiva with a trident raised in one hand and a crown, Parvati in purple with a flower garland. In front, a decorated linga-like form with a garland and jewelled necklace sits on a pedestal with brass oil lamps, a kalasha, bowls and offerings. To the right, a small standing statue of a sannyasi in saffron wears a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-13October 24 20122012-10-24A temple sanctum photograph showing a large painted deity murti pair seated on a raised golden-framed dais before a green cloth backdrop. The central figure wears an orange and red turban-style crown, a red and white beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a trident; beside him a female figure in an orange sari and white garland is seated. In front, a red and gold shivalinga-style form is draped with red and white flower garlands, with a brass kalasha, oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings below. To the right, a smaller standing figure in saffron-orange drapery with a rudraksha-style necklace is garlanded in red and yellow flowers. No people are visible in the scene.2013-10-08A temple shrine with a large deity murti group under a gilded arch. A central deity figure wears a red turban, ornate necklaces and is seated on a yellow and teal cloth with a snake-hood motif behind. Beside him a figure in orange garments and a dark crown sits, and both are garlanded with pink and white flowers. A shivalinga-like form with a white face mask and purple cloth sits in front with flower garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the shrine, and a purple-robed standing figure stands at right beside a green curtain. These are all statues, not living people.2012-04-17January 20 20132013-01-20 +1 copiesApril 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesMay 13 20132013-05-13