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A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing two large painted deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a red velvet drape. The figure on the left has a red garment, a crown and a trident, and holds a small drum-like instrument and other implements; the figure on the right wears a blue and red garment, a crown-like headdress and long layered necklaces. Before them stands a tall golden kalasha-like crown or ornament with a white cloth and a garland of flowers at its base. In the foreground sit brass oil lamps and a brass vessel on a white-draped altar, with a decorated pot at the left edge. Grey stone pillars frame the shrine.

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A photograph inside a stone-pillared temple shrine at night showing two large painted murti figures standing on a raised platform in front of a deep red velvet curtain. The figure on the left wears a red crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like object, and has a red and gold dress; the figure on the right wears layered gold and red necklaces, a red and blue blouse and a pink skirt. In front, a gold-trimmed kalasha-like object and a white cloth-draped altar hold a garland of marigolds and red flowers, with a metal lamp and brass oil lamps on the floor. No living people are visible.2007-08-11August 26 20072007-08-26A photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine showing two painted deity murtis mounted on a white-draped platform under a grey stone canopy with carved pillars and a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left is blue-skinned with a trident and a raised hand, wearing a blue and red garment. The figure on the right wears an orange and pink sari, a crown and layered necklaces. A large white and gold hooded serpent form rises behind them, garlanded with white flowers and marigolds. No living people are visible.2007-08-26Night photograph of a shrine with two painted deity murti figures seated on a white-draped platform before a red velvet backdrop, set between grey stone pillars with carved capitals. The figure on the left wears a blue and red skirt, a crown with a trident-like staff raised in one hand, and a garland. The figure on the right wears a pink and orange sari with a tall crown and heavy necklaces. In front are brass and silver puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, oil lamps, a small brass lamp stand, and scattered flower petals. A small framed deity image stands at the right edge, and a ladder leans against the pillar. No people are visible.2007-08-26August 26 20072007-08-26A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of painted deity murti seated on a raised pedestal before a red velvet drape, framed by carved grey stone pillars. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and a damaru-like staff, wears a red headcloth, a crown, layered white and gold necklaces and a red and green garment. The figure on the right wears a red and blue blouse, a white floral headpiece, jewellery and a red and pink skirt. In front stands a golden kalasha-style vessel with green gemstone-like studs, draped with white flower garlands and a sash, with pink flowers on a white cloth below. A small golden framed figure sits at the lower right corner. The scene is lit at night.2007-08-11A photograph of a deity murti group in an outdoor shrine at night, set against a red velvet backdrop between grey stone pillars. Shiva and Parvati are seated together, with the male figure in a crown, blue and red garments, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand object, and the female figure in a pink and gold sari with a jewelled headdress and necklaces. Their seat is a gold-and-green ornamented throne above a white cloth. A white garland of flowers hangs at the base, with yellow blossoms. The figures are statues, not living people, and no person is visible.2007-08-26Night photograph of a shrine-like canopy with grey stone pillars and carved brackets, framing a pair of painted deity murtis on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears a blue and red turban-like crown, multiple beaded necklaces, and a red-and-blue garment, holding a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a jeweled crown, and layered pearl necklaces. Between them is a golden crown-like ornament with green stones on a cushion. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind them. In the foreground a white draped base carries a garland with yellow flowers and a gold vessel. A partially visible person's head appears at the bottom edge. Ceremonial setting.2007-08-26October 12 20072007-10-12Photograph of a decorated murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform inside a stone temple shrine with carved grey pillars and a deep red velvet backdrop. The Shiva figure wears a blue and red turban and a blue-and-red garment, holds a trident and a damaru, and has layered white and gold necklaces. The Parvati figure wears a pink and red sari with gold border, a crown and layered jewelry. In front, a white-clothed sculpted base sits beneath a gold cobra hood with a white and red flower garland. No living people are visible in the scene.2007-08-26A photograph of a temple shrine centred on a pair of deity murti seated together against a red velvet backdrop with carved stone pillars. The left figure, with four arms, holds a trident and a small damaru-style drum, wears a red turban, heavy silver necklaces and a red shawl; the right figure wears a blue blouse, red and gold sari, silver jewellery and a white jasmine garland in the hair. Both murti are silver-toned with red lips and bindi. In front, a large golden conical shiva lingam-style form is draped with white and pink flower garlands and yellow marigolds, and a white cloth covers the base. A small gilded frame holds a figure in the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2007-08-11A photograph of a shrine at night showing large painted statues of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform before a red velvet curtain and grey stone pillars. Shiva's statue has a turban, blue and red cloth, a trident and a serpent, and Parvati's statue wears an orange and red sari with a jeweled crown. In front, a white-clothed shivalinga is decorated with a gold yoni-base and white and red flower garlands. A small gilded peetha stands at right. No living people are visible.2007-08-26