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A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple setting, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The statue on the left wears a white turban with a red tilak, silver necklaces and a gold chain, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a red flower in it. The statue on the right wears a silver crown and silver jewellery and holds a flower, with a green cloth draped at its base. A small figure stands in front beneath a garland arch, and plastic bags and a red cloth sit at the lower left. The surrounding pillar is ornately carved and gilded. No physical people are visible.

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Two gilded metal processional deity figures, a male and a female, stand side by side in a dimly lit shrine, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and deep red rose garlands, and leaf wreaths. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a brown-and-white headcloth, a silver-embellished jewelled necklace and a pink lotus in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled silver necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured stones and flowers. A small figure stands in front at the base, and a bright lamp glows at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in front of the deities.2006-11-04Two metal murti statues in a temple at night, decorated with heavy white jasmine garlands woven with yellow and red flowers. The left figure holds a red flower in an open-palm mudra and wears a silver-and-gold necklace and a striped head covering; the right figure wears a crown-like headdress and a silver necklace, holding a white flower. Both are silver-toned statues, not living people, lit by a bright light above. Carved temple pillars frame the scene.2006-10-10Two metal deity murti stand side by side, heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands, yellow marigolds and dark red flowers. The figure on the left has a raised hand with a red flower, a golden turban-style cloth, a silver-embellished necklace and a sacred bindi. The figure on the right wears a crown, silver and gold necklaces and holds a white flower. Both are decorated with floral arches framing their heads. The setting is a dim temple shrine with ornate golden fittings behind them. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10Two large golden metal deity murtis, a male and female form, stand side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The left figure holds a red flower in one raised hand and wears a white head cloth and an ornate gold and silver necklace. The right figure wears a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Gold-coloured pillars frame the scene, and an illuminated blue-and-white sign above reads the names of the deities. No living people are clearly visible.2006-10-10October 10 20062006-10-10October 10 20062006-10-10Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red, yellow and green flower strands. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth and raises a hand in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a green silk drape and jewelled necklaces. A partially visible person in a brown shirt stands at the left edge, and a gold pillar with carved ornament frames the right. Incense smoke rises at the top left, and a red curtain hangs behind.2006-10-24October 10 20062006-10-10Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10October 31 20062006-10-31October 25 20062006-10-25October 31 20062006-10-31