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A temple shrine with a large deity murti of a Shiva-Parvati form seated on a blue-draped dais under a gilded arch, decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands and a crown. A devotee in orange robes kneels at the base, hands folded in prayer, beside a white sanctified pedestal and brass oil lamps, bowls and offerings. Strings of small lights hang above, with blue cloth draped on the columns. The kneeling figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the a person label remains unsure.

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September 30 20082008-09-30A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a raised granite platform before a large deity murti of a seated god and goddess. The murti wears garlands of yellow and purple flowers, a crown and ornate gold jewellery, and sits on a throne-like seat within a gilded arch framed by blue draped curtains. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, oil lamps and a small image of a deity sit on the platform, with strings of fairy lights overhead. Stone pillars and carved panels surround the shrine.2008-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame. A goddess murti with multiple arms, wearing a red and orange head covering and a yellow and gold blouse with layered necklaces, is decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and purple flowers. Before her, a seated priest in an orange dhoti and orange shirt with a shaved head faces the shrine, tending brass lamps, a kalasha and small brass vessels on the stone platform. Blue drapes hang at the left, and a carved stone Ganesha panel sits in the foreground. Smoke rises from a small vessel beside the priest.2008-09-30A photograph of a shrine with a golden arched frame housing a deity murti with a red-orange face, multiple arms and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. A single person in a saffron-orange garment sits cross-legged at the base of the shrine, performing a puja with brass vessels, lamps and offerings arranged on the stone platform. Blue velvet drapes frame the shrine, and string lights hang overhead. The person's face is not visible and no identification is made.2008-09-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framed by blue cloth. Two deity murtis stand within, a figure with four arms holding a trident-like weapon and a consort, both adorned with silver necklaces, flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, and orange-red headwear. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with curly hair faces the shrine, performing worship in front of brass vessels and offering plates. A small dark stone Ganesha relief sits to the left, and a metal pot stands on the right beside stone pillars and foliage.2008-09-30A photograph inside a stone shrine with a gold-framed arch and blue velvet drapes at the left. A large painted deity image on a blue backdrop, garlanded with multicoloured flowers, holds up raised hands and wears a crown and jewellery. In front, a figure in an orange robe with a bare or shaved head sits cross-legged on the platform, facing the deity and performing puja. Oil lamps and offering plates are set on the stone ledge, and a dark stone Ganesha relief stands at the left.2008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30A photograph of a golden-framed shrine inside a stone temple, housing two large painted deity murtis seated side by side, one with a crown and red turban and one with a tall crown, both garlanded with marigold and rose-coloured flower strands and adorned with necklaces. Below, a young man in orange robes kneels at the base, touching a brass offering vessel and a small blue-figured item. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and string lights hang above the carved grey pillars.2008-09-30Photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and grey stone pillars under a covered pavilion. Behind the altar stand two large deity murtis, one with a crown and orange-red garland, the other in a red and pink skirted dress with a white crown, both draped with marigold and purple-blue garlands. In front, a central figure in an orange-and-white cloth sits on a platform with a golden bowl of lit lamps above. A man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl sits on the left, performing puja with a flower in hand. Brass lamps, kalashas, bowls of flowers and a steel vessel are arranged on the stone platform, with blue curtains framing the sides and greenery beyond.2008-10-08September 30 20082008-09-30A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl kneels on a white floor before a richly decorated shrine. Two deity murtis stand on a raised platform against a deep blue backdrop framed by gold arch carvings. The left figure wears a yellow garment, a red-orange turban and a crown, holding a trident-like staff; the right wears an orange-gold garment and a dark crown. Both are adorned with layered silver necklaces and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The priest holds a brass lamp, a small aarti or puja lamp, while smoke drifts in the sunlit space. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sit in the foreground beside a stone pillar.2008-09-30October 27 20082008-10-27