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MAy 27 20212021-05-27MAy 27 20212021-05-27MAy 27 20212021-05-27MAy 27 20212021-05-27A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-style setting. Two large deity murti sit on a red-draped ornate throne decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, green foliage, and gold arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold robe with heavy jewelled necklaces and a tall jewelled crown. The figure on the right wears a blue and red garment with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange sash. A man stands at right, bare-chested, with an orange turban and saffron cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and ornaments, holding a small bell and touching the base of the throne with one hand, appearing to perform worship. Carved peacock-like figures and red-and-gold decorative panels frame the scene. The man has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments, which may be consistent with a person, but the image does not clearly establish identity.2021-05-27Two seated deity murtis, gold-toned figures adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, are decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-pink garment and a tall gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a green garment and a pink crown with a flower-decorated headdress. They sit before gold-embossed arches and gold-and-white draped curtains, with a maroon cloth covering the seat below. The setting suggests a temple-style shrine display of utsava murtis.2013-09-03Photo of two golden-faced metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a garlanded procession vehicle at night. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, cream and gold dhoti, red embroidered bodice, and heavy layered jewellery; he raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and white flower crown, gold earrings with green stones, and an orange and gold garment, and holds a small ceremonial object. Both are heavily decorated with marigold, jasmine and red flower garlands, with a gold arched frame behind them. No living people are clearly visible.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Two golden deity murti seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style seat under a white canopy edged with pink and silver tinsel. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, and heavy silver jewellery with a blue-and-gold cloth draped over the lap. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, a red and pink silk sari, a long black braid with a tassel, and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red and pink flowers, and a gold-tipped staff rests beside them. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03Two golden deity murtis seated together under an orange and white canopy, decorated with white and pink flower garlands and marigold-like blossoms. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a heavy white and gold jewelled necklace, a blue dhoti-style lower garment with gold borders, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a pink and red silk blouse, elaborate gold jewellery, a crown-like headdress, and a long black braid, holding a small object in one hand. Ornate silver and gold trim, rudraksha-free, with flowers and drapery framing the pair. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival setting.2007-09-03April 26 20122012-04-26September 03 20072007-09-03