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A dimly lit shrine at night shows a golden-framed altar with a large deity murti of Shiva seated with Parvati, a trident in the raised hand, both garlanded with marigold and jasmine strands. Flanking figures stand in blue and red clothing, with brass oil lamps placed before the altar and a kalasha in front. Blurred, glowing oil lamps in the right foreground suggest Deepavali lamp lighting. No people are visible.

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October 29 20162016-10-29September 30 20082008-09-30A night photograph of a decorated deity murti in an illuminated temple setting. Two seated figures sit on a raised golden-arched shrine: the central figure wears an orange turban and layered white and gold necklaces, while the figure beside wears an orange-and-gold garment and a tall crown. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. Blue drapery backs the shrine, and small string lights of multicolored bulbs hang above. In the foreground a silhouetted person sits facing the murti, and a small crowned figure sits on a stand at the lower right.2008-09-30Night photograph of a temple shrine with two seated deity murtis decorated in gold crowns, jewelled ornaments and colourful garments, one blue-faced with a trident-like staff, the other in a pink and blue sari, set before a white cloth backdrop. Oil lamps flank the shrine and several silhouetted devotees stand or sit in the dark foreground, one holding an object up toward the deities. A red garland-like string of lights hangs across the top of the frame.A photograph of a shrine with three large painted murti figures decorated with garlands. At the centre, a deity murti seated on a throne holds a trident and a ritual staff, wearing a red turban, a heavy beaded necklace and a pink skirt. Beside it sits a female consort murti wearing a gold crown and jewelled necklaces with a yellow-and-green garland. To the left stands a male murti in a blue turban, blue robe and purple beaded necklace, and to the right a murti in maroon dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a blue curtain hangs behind, and a kalasha and floral offerings sit at the base. No living people are visible.2016-10-29May 26 20172017-05-26May 24 20172017-05-24A temple shrine lit by warm light with string lights and a gold-framed arch. Two seated deity murtis dominate the centre: one wears a crown and holds a trident, the other is adorned in green and gold with flower garlands. Attendants in white and in dark robes stand beside them with garlands. In the foreground, a large gold and red peetha or throne-like seat faces the shrine, and several seated devotees with their backs to the camera watch the worship. No living person is clearly identifiable as a person.2017-05-24A 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 20172017-01-08October 01 20082008-10-01February 24 20152015-02-24