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A lit shrine niche with a central deity murti of a male and female form, one holding a trident, both adorned with flower garlands in yellow and magenta, gold jewellery and ornate crowns, flanked by two smaller figures in orange and saffron cloth with garlands. Oil lamps burn on brass stands in front and a silver puja set sits below, with orange drapery and gold arches framing the scene against a dark hall.

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January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a dimly lit shrine niche with a golden arched frame and orange drapery, showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated on a pedestal with a cobra hood, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, flanked by two standing statues in gold and orange robes wearing flower garlands and a turban on the left. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in front, along with ornate brass ritual vessels. The statues are not physical people, and no living individuals are visible.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a gold-framed shrine niche with orange and red draped curtains, showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated together, adorned with garlands of marigold and red flowers, gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Two standing figures flank the central group on either side, each wearing garlands, ornate necklaces and saffron-coloured robes, one in a turban and one with dark hair. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and brass vessels are arranged in front, with a silver throne-like base beneath the murtis. No living people are visible.2017-01-08A dimly lit shrine niche with gold-framed arches and red-orange drapery holds a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with flower garlands, jewelled necklaces and a crown; Shiva holds a trident. Two flanking standing figures, one on the left in orange-gold dress with a turban and garland and one on the right in saffron robes with a dark cap and rudraksha-style garland, appear to be statues rather than living people. Oil lamps burn on brass stands at both sides, and a brass altar with floral offerings is in front.2017-01-08A dimly lit shrine photograph showing a standing deity murti of Shiva with Parvati, both decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers, ornate necklaces and gold crowns, flanked by two smaller statues on either side wearing orange and gold garments. A single person in dark clothing stands at left, facing the central deity with one arm raised. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on pedestals, and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine against orange drapery. Several garlanded figures and a throne-like seat with rudraksha-like beads appear at the base.2017-01-08A photograph of a shrine inside a temple at night, with a gilded arched niche framing a group of deity murtis. Two standing figures in purple and blue garments with crowns flank a central figure in a red and orange turban and bright red garland; the central figure sits on a white draped platform with a blue-clad small figure below. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang across the figures, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. Golden curtains and red drapes surround the shrine. The figures are statues, not people.2011-11-12A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery, housing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together with a Shivalinga adorned with white garlands in front. Shiva has a crown, four arms and a snake-like ornament, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; the consort figure wears a green and gold sari, a crown and white garlands. Two attendant figures flank the shrine: one on the left in red and gold dress with a red turban, and one on the right holding his hands together in a namaskar-like gesture. A brass oil lamp stands at the left, with a blue and lavender cloth below and small offering dishes and flower decorations in front of the murti. The image is the archive's photo of a deity darshan scene with an arch frame and pooja items, with no people visible in the scene.2014-08-11A photograph of a temple shrine at night with stone pillars and orange curtains. Two deity murtis sit on a raised platform, adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold ornaments and red silk. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a small tray of offerings and scattered flower petals in front. No living people are visible in the frame.2011-11-06January 08 20172017-01-08August 11 20142014-08-11A photograph of a lit shrine niche with gold-painted arches and a dark background. At centre, a seated deity murti with a tall crown and a blue-and-gold blouse, flanked by a female figure and draped in heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a garland-hung bull and jewelled ornaments. On each side stands a sculpted saint-like figure with a turban, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps with flames stand in front of the statues, and orange drapery backs the shrine.2017-01-08