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November 23 20162016-11-23Photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised green-draped platform under a gold-framed arch. The left figure is a four-armed deity with a jeweled crown, white and gold dhoti, layered gold necklace and white jasmine garland, holding a trident-like staff and a mudra hand. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, gold necklace, red-and-gold garment and white garland, seated with one hand raised. Behind them hang striped red, maroon, yellow and green flower garlands with decorative leaf-shaped panels. The background shows a white draped canopy. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29November 23 20162016-11-23Two golden deity murti statues sit cross-legged on raised golden pedestals in front of a white tent-like backdrop with a red banner reading 'All are Welcome' and a website address. The murti on the left has multiple arms, wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and a matching gold-striped head wrap, and is adorned with a heavy gold necklace set with red and green stones and a white flower garland. The murti on the right wears a crown, a red and purple sari with gold border, a white garland and gold jewellery, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. The statues are the only figures; there are no physical people.2006-12-22Photograph of a pair of gold-coloured metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform inside a temple-style structure with carved pillars and red drapes. The male figure has a white turban-like cloth, white dhoti, a multi-strand gold and white beaded necklace, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a green and gold silk sari, heavy gold and white floral necklaces, and a crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red flowers. A small smaller metal figure stands in front, with a shiva-lingam-like form on a green cloth below. Outdoors on a wooden platform, roof visible at right.2006-10-26Two gold-toned statues seated side by side on a draped white cloth stage before a pink, orange and gold satin backdrop. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with four arms, wearing a white dhoti with orange borders, a red and gold necklace, a white turban and an ornate jewelled halo; a small deer figure is held in one hand. The figure on the right is a female deity murti wearing a green and gold sari, a jewelled necklace, earrings and an ornate tall crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strings and red and purple flowers. A partial blue and white banner sits at the upper left edge. No living people are visible.2006-12-29Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a draped platform inside a decorated arch of red, pink, white, yellow and green fabric with silver tinsel. The figure on the left has multiple arms, a tall ornate crown, white and gold jewellery, a white dhoti and blue skirt, and holds ritual objects. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, white necklaces, a red blouse and blue skirt. Both are garlanded with white and yellow flowers. A red cloth backdrop and gold arch frame them. No people are visible.2006-12-29Two gilded metal statues sit on lotus-base pedestals against a white tent backdrop. The left statue is a four-armed deity murti in white and gold dhoti-style clothing with a gold-and-white head cloth, wearing a large jewelled gold necklace with green and red stones, and holding a trident-like staff in one hand. The right statue is a seated female deity murti in a red and gold sari with a jewelled necklace and a crown-like headdress. At the left edge, a person in saffron/orange cloth is partly visible, and at the right edge another person in a grey sweater and white dhoti stands beside the statues.2006-12-22October 27 20062006-10-27Close photograph of a polished gilt metal utsava murti of a seated deity with a tall crown, holding a drum and a small staff, paired with a standing consort figure in a white dhoti border gold and white cloth. Water trickles down the base. Blurred green and white background of a crowded temple setting. No physical people are shown; only metal figures appear.2011-11-10October 09 20062006-10-09November 23 20162016-11-23