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A photograph in near-darkness of an illuminated shrine niche framed by gold-painted arches and orange draped curtains. At centre sits a deity murti with a tall crown and blue throat, garlanded with marigold and white flower garlands, flanked by a seated female figure in gold clothing and two standing attendant figures on either side, also garlanded. Brass lamps and a flower-decorated altar stand in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a lit temple-style stage or tableau at night under an open shelter. Central figures are deity murti decorated with marigold garlands: a seated pair with a tall crown and blue and gold garments, flanked by two smaller standing figures in orange and gold robes. A golden arch frames the tableau, with orange draping behind. In front sit an ornate silver-and-gold altar piece, a crown, and offerings arranged with flower garlands. Dark silhouettes of seated audience members occupy the lower foreground.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08 +2 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A 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.2017-01-08A 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 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.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08