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A temple scene in daylight showing a large shrine with a grey stone canopy and red-and-white striped roof. Central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a white bull, with a gold arch behind, flanked by saffron-orange cloth drapes. In front stands a brass kalasha-like vessel with a tall brass lamp and garlands of marigolds and pink flowers. Several brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine. Robed figures in white and saffron stand close together at the front, with a crowd of devotees seen from behind in the foreground, several with raised hands. Statues of Nandi-like bulls and figures sit on the roof edge above.

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A photograph of a devotional shrine under an orange-curtained canopy, where a large painted deity murti with a crown and garlands is seated beside a figure in a peacock-feathered alcove. Brass lamp stands and an orange-and-yellow garlanded kalasha-like form sit before the image. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts, one woman in a green blouse with a white sari, and a shaved-headed man in white stand in front of the shrine, facing the deity.2010-11-14A photograph of a stone shrine with carved pillars and red curtains, housing a large white Nandi bull and a Shiva-Parvati deity murti adorned with yellow and multicolour marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand before the shrine. Four women in saris, one in green and yellow, two in purple and blue, one in grey, stand in front of the shrine with hands together in worship. A small figure in orange robes sits near the base of the shrine, a seated saffron-clad person.2010-11-13November 14 20102010-11-14November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a colourful deity murti seated on a golden throne-like seat, flanked by a figure in red with a crown and a figure in white with a peacock, under an orange-draped canopy with carved grey stone pillars. Several devotees stand in the foreground, mostly in white shirts and dhotis, with a woman in a red blouse and a woman in a blue sari among them, many holding garlands or offering items. Brass lamps and garlands of marigolds surround the deity, and the scene suggests darshan or puja at the shrine.2010-11-14Outdoor shrine under a stone-pillared canopy with orange-red curtains on both sides. Central gilded arch frames a large murti of a deity couple seated on a white bull, with marigold garlands draped over their figures. Brass lamps and vessels stand on the platform. In front, a small seated figure in saffron-orange robes appears among white cloths, and three devotees in saris stand with hands folded in prayer, one in green and yellow, one in purple, one in blue, plus a fourth in grey.2010-11-13A photograph of a stone-pillared shrine open to the outdoors, with orange cloth drapes hanging at each side. Inside, a central deity murti with a crown is seated on a white bull, Nandi-style, beside a second seated figure, both framed by a gold arch against red backdrop cloth. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang from the figures, and oil lamps stand at the sides. Six women in saris, in pink, yellow, blue, purple and white, stand in a row at the railing with their hands together in prayer. The scene suggests puja at a shrine.2010-11-13November 13 20102010-11-13Outdoor shrine under a white canopy with orange curtains hanging at the sides, showing a stone temple structure with an arched golden frame. Inside sits a deity murti of a seated pair, one figure bearing a trident-like staff, with a white bull (Nandi) in front, all garlanded with bright flower garlands. Several women in saree and salwar clothing stand at the platform in front, one in a blue saree, one in a magenta/pink top and another in a white and purple saree, quietly offering prayers or darshan. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge and a young child is partly visible near the left. Brass lamps and ornaments flank the shrine with green foliage behind.2010-11-13July 15 20112011-07-15Devotees in white and pale clothes stand in a semi-open temple shrine facing a deity murti group. Central figure is a seated deity with a crown and a peacock-like backdrop, flanked by a female figure with gold jewellery and garlands of orange and white flowers. Orange curtains hang at the sides of the carved stone pillars, and brass lamps stand in front. A woman in a red top and blue shawl stands among the crowd, and a few people hold their hands together in prayer. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-11-14A crowd of devotees, mostly women with braided hair in white, cream, blue and magenta saris, stand in an open-air shrine facing a raised shrine. On the shrine are a golden-framed deity murti with garlands, an orange-robed figure seated on a white-draped platform garlanded with marigold chains, and a standing figure in gold ornaments and jewelry beside a kalasha-like pedestal. Orange curtains hang at the sides, and carved granite pillars frame the scene with a red railing and trees beyond.2010-11-14