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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame holding a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a throne, the male figure wearing an orange and green turban with a crescent ornament and holding a trident, the female figure in an orange garment and jewelled crown, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small lit flame burns before the murti. In the foreground a figure with dark hair in a dark brown robe stands with back to the camera facing the shrine, while two people in white clothing sit seated below near a red-topped ceremonial umbrella and a metal vessel. Strings of coloured lights hang along the top of the frame.

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October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03Evening puja at a temple shrine lit by oil lamps. Two large deity murtis stand under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue backdrop: the left figure wears a striped turban-style crown, rudraksha-style necklaces and holds a damaru-like instrument and trident, while the right figure wears a blue and gold blouse with a red garland. Both are draped in red and pink silk and garlanded with red and yellow flower malas. A white-draped platform holds a kalasha-shaped vessel with white garlands. In the foreground a person in a reddish-brown robe stands with back to the camera near a flame, and tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. Strings of small coloured lights hang from the ceiling.2008-10-01Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame holding a deity murti pair seated together on a throne, the male figure wearing a green, orange and red turban with a crescent ornament and the female in orange with a jewelled crown, both draped in yellow, red and purple flower garlands. Before them is a white ritual image or linga with a gold band and garlands, with brass lamps and metal offering vessels on a stone platform. Seated at left is a man in an orange-brown shirt and saffron shawl, tending the offerings, while blurred people in white and maroon stand in the foreground. Lit oil lamps flank the shrine. Visible people are about four.2008-10-03Evening temple scene at a golden arched shrine lit with multicolour fairy lights. A deity murti in the niche, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, orange and white cloth, and a crown, is attended by a standing figure in a dark maroon robe seen from behind. Several people in white clothes kneel along the foreground railing, some holding flaming torches or oil lamps, and brass lamp stands flank the shrine. The scene suggests a Navaratri puja or aarti. Visible people: the standing figure and about four seated attendants.2008-10-03January 1st 2013Night photograph of a temple-style shrine decorated with a gilded arch and carved stone pillars, with fairy lights strung across the ceiling. Two deity murtis stand within the arch, draped in marigold and red flower garlands, and the central figure wears a red crown and ornate jewellery. In front, a seated priest in an orange cloth and a white-clothed attendant sit beside brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and small bowls, performing puja. Blurred foreground figures in white and dark clothing are partly visible.2008-10-02Photograph of a deity murti in a gold-framed arched shrine lit by string lights above. The seated goddess figure wears a green-and-orange crown, silver ornaments and a red-orange cloth, with yellow and green garlands draped down both sides. A standing figure in a dark maroon robe, seen from behind, faces the shrine in the foreground. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and below, a few people in white clothing kneel near a brass vessel with a lit oil lamp. Several people are visible.2008-10-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded arch framing two painted deity murti figures standing behind a red-draped altar with yellow and red marigold garlands and a central kalasha-like object. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, carries a trident and has ornate gold jewellery; the figure on the right wears a crown and a red sari with garlands. A smaller standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche. In the lower right, a man with long dark hair and a dark garment stands in profile before the shrine, facing the deities. Brass oil lamps and teal drapes complete the setting.2013-01-31November 19 20092009-11-19Inside a temple shrine, two large painted deity statues stand on a dark stone platform, garlanded with red and yellow marigold flower strings. The left figure wears a red turban and a dhoti, the right wears a crown with a white and blue garment. Brass oil lamps stand before them. In a green-curtained niche to the right, a smaller statue of a standing saint in an orange-red robe holds his hands together. A single woman in an orange-brown sari stands at the right edge facing the shrine, seen from behind. Carved grey stone pillars and gold-trimmed arches frame the scene, with trees visible through the open side.2013-01-21January 20 20132013-01-20