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Two 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 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of three decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform before a green and gold backdrop, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands. The central murti wears a golden crown, silver necklaces and an orange-and-purple sari-like garment, with raised hands. The murti on the left wears a tall red-and-gold crown and a red-and-gold garment, and the murti on the right wears a gold crown, red-and-gold dress and layered white jewelry. No people are visible; these are statues in a temple setting.2013-12-26Two 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.2013-09-03April 26 20122012-04-26April 30 20122012-04-30Temple ritual scene with decorated deity murtis under a golden arch with orange and red draped cloth. Two seated men in white dhotis with green and blue borders sit on a striped rug, one wearing a green turban and the other a gold-coloured headpiece, both with garlands and bangles. A bare-chested priest in green cloth stands at left beside marigold and flower-garland decorations. On the right, jewelled deity murtis sit on an orange-draped platform with tall brass oil lamps (lamps) in front. Marigold petals and brass vessels lie on the floor.2016-03-27Photo 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.2008-12-26Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple shrine, dressed and garlanded for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a heavy beaded necklace, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a deep blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, holding a lotus-like stem. Both are framed by thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and a green draped backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-11-30A photograph of a temple deity shrine, not a living gathering. Two gold-coloured murti figures are seated centrally on a throne-like seat, one wearing a tall gold crown with a red band and crescent, the other a golden headdress, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. A third smaller gold figure stands to the left in red and gold clothing with a crescent-topped red headdress. Thick garlands of red, pink, yellow, green and white flowers frame the figures and an arched backdrop, and a green-and-gold metal lamp stand is at the right edge.2014-12-05Two deity murtis, a male and female pair, seated side by side and dressed in bright yellow silk skirts with gold jewellery, ornate crowns and ornaments. Their shoulders and backs are framed by long arches of marigold and pink rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The male figure holds a red cloth scroll with gold trim and fringe, and the female figure wears a red and gold bodice with a jewelled necklace. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain and a gold-trimmed backdrop.2013-07-16December 16 20172017-12-16