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October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A golden arched shrine framing two large painted deity murtis seated together on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green dhoti-like lower garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and silver patterned sari and a conical crown, with a silver necklace. Between them sits a decorated cobra hood above a white and gold base. Both are draped with garlands of pink, orange, yellow and purple flowers. Red curtains hang behind, and brass oil lamps stand on each side of the arch.2010-09-29A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and carved stone pillars. Two large gilded deity murtis stand side by side on a raised platform, one wearing a red and gold crown with a red sash and multi-strand gold necklaces, the other wearing a crown, orange-red choli and green skirt with layered gold jewellery. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small devotee's hand is visible at the left edge. No physical people are prominent in the scene beyond a partial hand.2008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27A gilded arched shrine frames two golden murti statues of a deity pair seated against a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red sash, a dark ornate necklace and holds a small damaru-like drum in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears an orange blouse, a green silk skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a jeweled crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Below them sit an ornate pot-shaped offering with green leaves and dangling gem earrings, with a striped cloth draped over an object at lower left.2008-10-27A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murtis seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff, with a rich jewelled necklace and gold ornaments. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a blue and purple sari and layered necklaces. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang from both figures, and a decorated bowl with a green and orange cloth sits at their base. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and temple stonework frames the scene.2010-10-04 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of metal murti statues seated side by side inside a gilded arched frame against a blue draped backdrop. The figure on the left is a male deity with a green and orange turban, a red tilak on the forehead, layered necklaces and a trishul held in one hand. The figure on the right is a female deity wearing a golden crown, an orange sari and green blouse, multiple necklaces, and a garland. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and sit on a golden seat. The statues are a deity murti rather than living people.2011-08-11 +1 copiesJune 30 20092009-06-30August 15 20102010-08-15Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat within a gold-carved arch, set against a copper-brown silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban, blue dhoti, a teal-and-gold garland of tiered necklaces, and raises a sword, with another hand held in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and orange sari, and jeweled necklaces, holding a long staff. Red marigold garlands drape both figures and the seat, with brass oil lamps flanking the arch. No living people are visible.2011-02-20 +1 copies