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A photograph of an illuminated shrine in a white stone pavilion with carved pillars, showing a Shiva-Parvati murti pair seated on a white-draped pedestal before a purple embroidered backdrop. The male deity wears a tall crown, white garland and a red-and-gold dhoti, holding a trident-like staff, while the female deity wears a blue and gold sari and ornate crown. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands, and a white flower garland hangs over the pedestal. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings sit in front, with two gold-and-red triangular banners flanking the shrine. No physical people are visible in the scene, which appears to depict pradosha puja at a temple.

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A night photograph of a shrine at a temple, centered on a large murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised platform. The deity murti wears a crown, a white and gold dhoti, pearl necklaces and a red floral garland; the goddess figure wears a blue and orange sari, jewelled headdress and a red garland. A white-clad figure of Nandi or a similar bull-seated image sits in front with a garland and a small oil lamp nearby. Behind them stands a royal blue draped cloth with embroidered sequins, flanked by two ornate gold and red canopy lamps, and grey carved stone pillars frame the shrine. Multiple small oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base, indicating a pradosha puja setting. No people are visible.2007-09-24A night photograph of a shrine inside a white stone temple structure showing an image of a seated divine couple, a male deity and a female deity, with a shivalinga-like form and garlands in front. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a white dhoti with an orange-gold border, white and red garlands and a crown; the female figure wears a blue and orange blouse with a red and gold skirt and a crown. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. Behind them hangs a violet cloth with gold embroidery, flanked by two gold and red decorative umbrellas. Oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass offering dishes sit on the altar, consistent with a pradosha puja. No people are visible in the scene.2007-09-24A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared pavilion at night showing a deity murti pair seated on a raised dais before a blue embroidered backdrop. The larger figure is Shiva-form with a crown, white and gold dhoti, pearl and rudraksha-style necklaces, and a trident in one hand; a consort figure in an orange and blue sari sits beside him. A lingam-like form in front is draped with red and white garlands and white cloth. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, and a small framed deity image stand on the platform, with flower garlands and a potted plant nearby. No living people are visible.2007-09-24A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a raised stone platform in an open-sided stone pavilion at dusk. The central figure, seated on a throne-like seat, holds a trident and wears a tall crown, a white dhoti with gold border, and a long multi-strand necklace. Beside him a female form in a blue and orange sari wears a jewelled crown and holds a small object. Both are draped in red and white garlands. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering dishes sit in front, and a violet cloth backdrop hangs behind. Two orange ornate lanterns with red and teal panels flank the figures, and a small framed decorative element stands at right. Two partially visible people sit at the edges of the frame, one at lower left in a pink sari and one at lower centre in white with orange.2007-09-24A photograph of two life-sized deity murtis standing in a stone-pillared temple shrine before a purple cloth backdrop embroidered with small gold motifs. The figure on the left, shown in white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban-like cloth, holds a trident in his raised hand and wears a white and silver necklace with a red and white garland. The figure on the right wears a blue and gold blouse and a pink and red skirt with a red-and-orange flower garland and silver jewellery. Both are silver-faced with silver crowns, and a red-and-orange flower garland drapes over a decorated seat in front. No living people are visible.2007-09-24Two painted metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a dais before a deep purple embroidered backdrop with gold-thread sprigs, set within carved grey stone pillars. The Shiva figure, on the left, holds a trident in his raised right hand, wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth, a crown, a red-and-white bead necklace and a silver necklace. The Parvati figure, on the right, wears a turquoise blue and gold sari, a crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles. Both are garlanded with orange and red flower malas. Below them is a silver shrine vessel draped in marigold garlands. Pradosha puja decoration is suggested by the setting; no people are visible.2007-09-24October 15 20072007-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais under a stone pavilion. The taller male figure wears an orange turban, a red cloth wrap, and rows of beaded necklaces, holding a trident. The female figure beside him wears a red bodice, a blue skirt and a red-and-gold crown. Below them sits a smaller white figure dressed in an orange cloth, garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers, and a clay-coloured sculpture stands on a red-and-white draped table. Dark red velvet curtains hang behind, with brass oil lamps, a brass plate and a white fan-shaped whisk on the wet floor in front. No living people are visible.2008-01-18August 26 20072007-08-26A 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.2007-08-26July 17 20112011-07-17October 01 20082008-10-01