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October 09 2006

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A 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.2010-01-01October 09 20062006-10-09Outdoor photo of a ratha procession shrine on a street. Two large golden metal deity murtis sit side by side on a pink-draped seat, adorned with white and red-yellow marigold garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the deities. Fruit, flowers and coconut offerings lie in front, and gold-painted pillars frame the shrine canopy.2006-11-05A photograph of a temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne, draped with yellow, red and purple garlands and a red cloth. One figure wears a red turban and a large beaded necklace; the other wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In front stands a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in a garland, with brass oil lamps on either side. On the left, a man with long hair in a white dhoti and white shawl, garlanded at the neck, stands at the shrine and holds a small bell. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is flagged.2010-01-01November 05 20062006-11-05October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 10 20062006-10-10October 09 20062006-10-09Photo of a procession deity pair seated on a golden palanquin under a canopy, decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. Two metal deity murtis with crowns and ornate necklaces sit on a pink cushion, with a small oil lamp flame burning before them. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lamp-tray. Fruits, coconuts and flower offerings are placed in front, and a large white cloth hangs at right edge.2006-11-05December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis seated side by side, one wearing an orange-red turban and red-and-gold ornamentation, the other wearing a tall golden crown and rich gold jewellery with a gold necklace. Both are framed by an ornate gold arch and surrounded by yellow and purple flower garlands. In the left foreground a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland, bare upper torso, a white dhoti and a golden shawl stands at the shrine reaching up to touch the gold arch. Fresh flower decorations and a silver vessel appear at the lower edge, with garlands of green and purple flowers in front.2010-01-01July 07 20092009-07-07