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Two painted deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a bright orange silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, large ornate jewelled necklaces, white and gold dhoti-like drapery and a green-and-gold shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green ornamented necklace, and a green and gold shawl. Both are garlanded with white flower strands and red blossoms, with marigold offerings arranged at their base. No living people are visible.2013-03-08Two gilded metal figures of standing deity murti, adorned for a night procession or festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like cloth, white jasmine garlands, a green and gold ornamented shoulder piece with a red pompom, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown encrusted with green and red stones, a purple embroidered garment with silver-sequined trim, and yellow marigold garlands. Green leaves frame the right side against a black background.2012-01-08March 08 20132013-03-08July 11 20122012-07-11April 09 20132013-04-09July 14 20122012-07-14January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Two metal deity murti stand side by side against a dark night background, one in an orange turban with a green-and-red tassel-tipped staff, the other in a crown of jeweled gold and a purple embroidered garment, both draped in white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands with green leaves. The ornate crowns and jeweled adornments are gleaming. This is a photo of festival idols, not living people.2012-01-08Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14December 16 20112011-12-16Two metal murti of a deity couple stand side by side against a bright orange satin backdrop with gold embroidered drapery. The male figure wears an orange and gold crown, a jewelled white garment, a heavily embellished chest ornament and white jasmine garlands, raising one hand in abhaya gesture and holding a flame-topped spear. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, a green and gold sari, layered gem necklaces and jasmine garlands, and holds a green parrot. Both have red and yellow flower offerings at their feet, indicating a decorated altar display. No physical people are visible.2013-03-08