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A photograph of two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne, framed by a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, pink, purple and white. The figure on the left wears a gold crown, gold jewellery and a yellow silk skirt, and holds a red cloth panel with a fringed edge. The figure on the right wears a red-and-gold blouse, a gold-and-jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace and a yellow skirt with a red border. Both sit on a pale blue draped base. No physical people are visible.

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July 16 20132013-07-16July 16 20132013-07-16Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16A photograph of two decorated deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne before a deep maroon velvet curtain. Both figures have gilded faces, jeweled crowns and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the left wears a yellow silk skirt, holds a raised hand in blessing and holds a red cloth-wrapped book with a tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold embroidered blouse and a yellow silk skirt, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are framed by thick garlands of roses and marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple. No physical people are visible.2013-07-16November 29 20112011-11-29July 19 20132013-07-19Two metallic deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne-like seat decorated with ornate gold carving, framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left, with a gold crown and gold-toned face, wears a green and beige silk garment, layered necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a deep blue silk garment, pearl necklaces and a round ornament at the chest. Yellow silk drapes below. No physical people are visible.2013-07-13November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, framed by a tall arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange garment over yellow dhoti, a black cap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a staff; the figure on the right wears a blue-and-gold garment, an ornate crown-like headdress, layered necklaces and holds a golden object. A brass elephant figure sits at the lower left. A gold-decorated backdrop sits behind. These are statues, not people.2013-07-12A photograph of two gold-coloured deity murtis, a male figure with a red and orange turban and a female figure with a tall black crown, standing together and densely decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The male figure wears layered silver and pearl necklaces and raises one hand in blessing, while the female figure wears gold jewellery and an orange-gold sari. Below them is a flower-covered arrangement with a pink lotus at the centre, and long garland strands hang along the surrounding pillars, with a purple cloth visible behind. No physical people are present.2007-12-10July 16 20132013-07-16