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October 25 20062006-10-25Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated processional platform during a ratha procession. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti with a white shawl, a gold coin necklace, a jewelled collar, and a tall ornate crown with a trident-like top, and holds a ritual staff in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a magenta and gold brocade sari, a gold coin necklace, a layered jewelled necklace and a tiered ornate crown, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. Both have jasmine garlands with pink and green trim draped over them. A man in white with an orange cloth stands partly visible at the left edge, and a small plastic bag sits in the lower left foreground. The murtis are not people; the only physical people are the partially visible man at left and a person at the far right edge.2006-10-28August 01 20182018-08-01Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a shrine before a red curtain and carved golden arches. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl over the shoulder, a red bindi, a tall crown and layered gold necklaces and beaded collars, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, large dangling earrings, a red bindi, white and gold necklaces and a red and gold silk sari. Both are statues, not living people, and no devotees are visible.2006-10-24Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair are seated side by side in a temple shrine against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a jewelled necklace, and holds a silver staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and raises one hand holding a curved ornament. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands with red rose and yellow marigold garland accents. No living people are visible in the scene.2011-10-21Two gilded murti statues of deities sit side by side on a blue draped platform, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark blue velvet vest with a gold-trimmed sash, jewelled ornaments and a white dhoti, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a green silk skirt with an orange border, layered jewelled necklaces and an elaborate jewelled crown, and holds a small object in one hand. Both have ornate jewelled crowns and gold-toned faces. Behind them hangs a maroon curtain under a stone ledge. No living people are visible.2007-12-22May 06 20122012-05-06October 29 20062006-10-29October 28 20062006-10-28September 25 20182018-09-25Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, heavily adorned with jewelled ornaments, layered necklaces, and earrings. The figure on the left wears a bright orange turban, a red and gold garment, and holds a golden trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown with multicoloured jewels, a brocade garment, and holds a small sculpted ritual object. Behind them hang deep red velvet drapes and a gilded arch, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the right edge. No living people are visible.2010-08-06February 14 20172017-02-14