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April 26 20122012-04-26Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated palanquin or ratha, framed by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and gold-embroidered panels with lotus motifs. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, white dhoti, a red sash, and layered gold necklaces with red stones. The figure on the right wears a crown, a white dhoti, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings in green and red gems. No living people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2012-04-26December 05 20142014-12-05January 01 20092009-01-01Ornate metal murti figures of a male and a female deity stand in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green foliage. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a crown, a bejeweled white necklace and a purple sash. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange and red sari, layered silver necklaces and pendant earrings. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The deity figures are statues, not living people, and no person is pictured.2009-12-26A photograph of two metal murti of a deity pair seated side by side in an ornate golden arched frame on a stage, draped in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and ornate necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a tall black-topped crown with a white cap and layered pearl necklaces. Gold ornaments and a gold shawl drape the seated figures. Deep maroon velvet curtains and white cloth frame the scene. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-04-23Two murti figures, a male deity and a female deity, sit side by side on a decorated seat under an ornate golden arch in an open pavilion. The male figure wears an orange turban and gold ornaments and raises a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red-and-gold sari, a jewelled crown and a large gold necklace. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, green and purple flower strings. Behind them hang red curtains, and brass oil lamps with bird finials stand at the right. Flowers decorate the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shows two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gold arch, framed by garlands of yellow and red-purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a tall gold crown, a red turban-like headpiece, a red-jewelled necklace and a rudraksha-style chain; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and heavy gold necklaces. A silver and gold lamp stands on each side. In the foreground, a standing person in a white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, wearing a white flower garland, raises both hands in front of the murtis, while a figure in saffron/orange cloth stands at the lower left edge. A gold kalasha-like vessel sits at the base, and an ornamental gold pedestal is visible below.2010-01-01December 14 20162016-12-14December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of two metal murti statues dressed in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaf garlands, set before a golden ornate arch. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and ornate gold necklaces and holds a raised hand. A saffron-orange and green silk cloth hangs at the right. The statues are decorative temple murtis, not living people.2012-04-23A photograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a dark red cloth draped over a platform, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a silver crown with an ornate silver necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a tall silver crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings, with an elaborate gold waist covering. Behind them stands a carved gold-toned arched frame, and white cloth drapes at the base. The setting appears to be a hall with a plain pale wall at left.2012-04-23