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A photograph of two golden-faced murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like seat, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, a red bodice with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, and cream dhoti-style silk with gold borders. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, a jewelled crown with a red and white flower garland, and layered gold necklaces. Both raise one hand in a blessing gesture. A golden arch and a peacock-feather fan sit behind them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

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December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of two golden-toned deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne-like platform, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red blouse, heavy sequined and jewelled necklaces and a cream dhoti-style garment. The figure on the right wears a red sari with a red-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a white floral garland at the waist and holds a small ornate staff. A brass lamp-like vessel and a peacock-feather fan appear at the edges. Gold arch above and draped red fabric behind.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26Photograph of two golden metal deity murti seated side by side on a decorated festival vehicle, heavily garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and white jasmine flower strands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red ornate jewelled chest covering, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and golden dhoti-style cloth, raising one hand. The figure on the right wears a red and white floral crown with gold ornaments, green-stone pendant earrings, a gold collar, and an orange-and-white draped cloth. Gold ornate arch frames the scene. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial hand at the lower right edge.2008-12-26A decorated golden murti pair of deities stands in an ornate golden arched niche, draped in marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, red and gold ornate necklaces, and a cream dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a red flower, gold jewelry, and a red blouse, holding a lotus-like object. A brass kalasha-style object and a basket of offerings sit at the lower right. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not living people.2008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesA photograph of two decorated metal or bronze figures seated side by side in a festooned shrine arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jeweled ornaments, a cream-coloured robe and an embellished necklace; he raises his right hand in blessing. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered silver-toned necklaces, earrings, an orange-red blouse and holds a stem or staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta marigold strands, and a rudraksha bead garland hangs down the centre, with an orange cloth and a green-stoned ornament at the base. These are deity murti, not living people.2008-12-27Photograph of two life-size golden-toned statues seated side by side in an ornate gilded arched alcove, decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, purple and magenta flowers, and a hanging string of rudraksha beads. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a gold forehead ornament, a cream-gold robe with gold embroidery, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a tall black-and-silver crown, large pendant earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a sceptre-like object. A small orange-turbaned figure sits in front of them on a golden cushion.2008-12-27