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September 18 20112011-09-18Two metal utsava murtis of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin under a stone pavilion ceiling. The male figure wears an ornate silver-embellished crown, a black silver-trimmed garment, a red and gold shawl, a yellow and white dhoti and jewelled arm ornaments, and holds a drum-like instrument. The female figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, a blue sari with gold border and holds a trident. Garlands of white jasmine and red and pink flowers frame them. Deity murti, not living people.A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a pink-draped throne beneath a green canopy and dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears an orange-red turban with a white garland and an orange shawl over a dark pink dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold-and-red silk sari, layered gold necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a gold staff. Both are deity murti statues, not living people. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with a metal gate in the background.2013-01-02A photograph of a shrine with two golden murti of a seated deity couple against a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban studded with jewels, a rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and holds a trident and drum-like object; the female figure wears a dark maroon skirt, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a long braid. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands. Below them a white-draped seat holds a gold yoni-shaped base with rudraksha beads, and in front a small white marble figure wears a green turban and rudraksha mala, with flower garlands draped around the shrine. Brass oil lamps appear at the left edge.2011-07-31April 30 20132013-04-30Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25July 12 20132013-07-12A photograph of two gilded processional deity murtis, one male and one female, dressed in elaborate alankaram with silver and gold jewellery, crowns, and bright red, orange, blue and gold silk garments. The male figure holds a ritual staff and a raised hand, while the female figure stands beside him. A shirtless priest in a white dhoti with a blue and yellow border stands at left, adjusting white and pink garlands draped behind the figures. Red cloth hangs behind them under a stone pillared portico.Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple sit side by side in an ornate golden arch before a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs. The left figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-green garment, holds a trident and a cobra-topped staff, and wears layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, orange garment, and multiple gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, and a brass kalasha-style offering plate with lamps sits in front. No living people are visible.2014-09-09March 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a golden deity murti group inside a gilded arched shrine with a lavender drape behind it. A four-armed male deity with a red turban and crescent ornament holds a trident and a mace, wears a jewelled golden necklace and purple lower garment. Beside him stands a female deity in a patterned crown, red and white garlands and layered gold necklaces. To the right stands a smaller golden murti of a sage with an upraised hand, marigold and white garlands and a dark cap. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and a tray of offerings with green leaves sits before the figures. No living people are visible.2014-11-18