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Close-up photograph of two gleaming gold-plated metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, shown from the side. The figure on the left has a tall conical crown with a jeweled band and a shaped crest; the figure on the right wears a tall ridged crown. Both have polished golden faces and white and gold dhoti-style cloth draped over their shoulders. A human hand with a dark skin tone reaches up to touch or adjust the head of the figure on the left. A brass lamp-stand with a curved stem stands in the foreground beside a red curtain and a window with bright daylight. Red and green stone ornaments are visible on the right figure's shoulder. Dated 28 10 2006 in red digits in the corner.

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September 23 20062006-09-23January 01 20112011-01-01Close-up photograph of two large gilded metal deity murtis on a procession setting, viewed from a low angle. The left murti wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders, a gold crown with ornate filigree, and a gold-embroidered jewelled garment, with a rudraksha-like garland absent; the right murti wears a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a green-and-diamond ear ornament, and a pink brocade garment with gold patterns. A blue cloth backdrop and a gold ceremonial ornament appear behind them, with a wooden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Photograph of two golden metal murti figures under a temple canopy, garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds and white flowers. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown with jewelled ornaments and a pink-and-white decorated earring; a second figure beside it wears a white cloth with gold border and a golden chest adornment. Open fields and palm trees lie beyond the roof edge, with a ritual metal implement hanging among the garlands at left. Watermarked image is a photograph of deity murtis, with no living people visible.2006-10-27Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a white and gold veil, a red bindi, jewelled red-and-white earrings, a heavy embellished golden necklace, and holds a hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a red garment, a bejewelled crown-like headdress, silver and gold layered necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff topped with a carved ornament. Behind them is carved wooden decor and red drapery. The image is a statue photo, not a living person.2006-10-09October 25 20062006-10-25Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side against a dark background beneath a grey concrete ceiling. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border wrapped over the head, layered gold and jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, pearl strands, a gold-and-red garment, and holds a ceremonial staff. Both are garlanded with green leaf and white and orange flower garlands. No physical people are present.2007-04-17Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a gilded temple archway with a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold necklace and red-and-white bead garlands, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, silver necklace, a green cloth at the chest and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Both have red tilaka marks on the forehead and ornate earrings. The deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments in a temple setting.2008-11-11Close-up photograph of two metal deity murtis decorated for worship at a temple. The figure on the left has a metallic golden face with red lips and a white turban with a gold band, holding a golden staff-like object, and wears a maroon garment with silver embroidery. The figure on the right has a silver-toned face with red lips and an ornate jeweled crown, wearing a gold garment with a blue sash, a silver necklace and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with crystal-studded crowns and jewelry in a stone-walled temple setting.2007-09-24October 26 20062006-10-26Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a grey concrete wall. The left figure wears a tall ornate crown with a crescent ornament, a white and gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulders, a jewelled heart-shaped pendant and layered necklaces. The right figure wears a tiered crown, a red garment with gold-bordered yellow cloth, and strands of pearls. Both raise open hands, and green and white flower garlands frame the bottom corners.2007-04-17November 05 20062006-11-05