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A 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.

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January 08 20172017-01-08A 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.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08 +2 copiesA 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 20172017-01-08January 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 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A night-time photograph of a shrine niche with golden arched frames and orange-red drapery. At centre stand two deity murtis, a Shiva-Parvati-style pair with tall black crowns, silver necklaces and garlands of yellow and red flowers, one holding a trident-like object. Flanking figures include a turbaned statue in gold on the left and a statue in a rudraksha-style necklace with a white flower garland on the right, both in devotional pose. A dark-clad devotee stands in silhouette at the lower left, offering to the shrine. Oil lamps and brass lamp stands line the front, and a gold ornamental base holds the murtis.2017-01-08A photograph of a shrine niche with a golden arched frame and orange drapery, showing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and ornaments. A dark silhouetted worshipper stands at left, holding an aarti lamp toward the central deity. Flanking statues in side niches wear garlands and ornate attire, and oil lamps stand on brass stands along the base, with a brass altar lit in the foreground. The scene is dimly lit, focused on puja.2017-01-08