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A photograph of a decorated altar with two golden deity murtis seated side by side before a magenta drape and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a golden crown, pink and gold garment, and holds a bow and arrow; the figure on the right wears a blue and gold garment with a jewelled headdress and holds a sceptre-like object. A large golden cobra with raised hood curls between them, resting on a red brocade cushion. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers, green leaves and red-and-green apples, and a golden floor cloth lies in front. No living people are visible.

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July 20 20132013-07-20Photograph of a decorated deity alankara of two gilded murti figures, a male figure on the left wearing a tall golden crown, pink silk dhoti, ornate jewelled necklaces and holding a bow and arrow, beside a female figure on the right in a blue and gold sari with green and white jewelled necklaces and a golden headdress. Between them stands a large golden serpent with a hooded head. Both figures are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves, red roses and apples, set against a magenta backdrop. No people are visible.2013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesClose view of two golden metal deity murti decorated for a festival alankara, heavily adorned with yellow, pink and red flower garlands interspersed with green apples and reddish fruit. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown and holds a golden staff wrapped in red and white cord; the figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, a blue garment and a large green-and-red jewelled necklace. Ornate gold and gem jewellery covers both figures.2013-07-20A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a gold ornate throne-style arch against a magenta and maroon backdrop. Both figures wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and yellow dhoti-style lower garments; one holds a bow and the other is adorned with a large golden snake form at their feet. The figures are heavily garlanded with yellow, pink and green flower strands. In front, two young children sit on the floor in traditional dress: a boy in pink silk with a crown and garland, and a girl in blue silk with a jewelled necklace, both with palms raised. A red decorated pedestal sits between them. The setting is a hall with a wall-mounted cooler on the right.2013-07-20Two seated deity murti, a male and a female figure, are shown in metallic silver-gold finish, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and multicoloured flowers arranged in arches behind them. The left figure wears a tall crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red sash with tassels, and holds one hand raised in blessing; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green-stone necklace and a red and gold embroidered blouse. Both are draped in yellow silk skirts edged with gold border above a pale blue cloth. An ornate gilded throne backdrop and dark red curtain stand behind, with green foliage in the foreground. No living people are visible.2013-07-16 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13A photograph of a deity alankara tableau in a temple-style hall. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a yellow-draped throne, heavily garlanded with yellow, green and pink flower strands. The left murti holds a staff-like implement and wears a pink garment with a crown; the right wears a blue garment, a crown and a rudraksha-style necklace with a small snake-hood figure beside it. A large golden snake hood stands at the centre above a red-brown pedestal. Two young children sit cross-legged in front: the left wears a pink outfit, a small crown and a white and red garland; the right wears a blue outfit, a head ornament and a white garland. A tall white floor air conditioner and a maroon curtain frame the scene.2013-07-20A decorated tableau before a gilded arch with a magenta backdrop. Two deity murti figures, one gold-crowned with a bow and arrow and one with a tall headdress and blue garment, sit on a throne-like platform draped in yellow silk and layered garlands of yellow flowers, red and green fruit. A golden serpent curls beside a brocade-covered block. Two children in costume sit in front: a boy in a crown with a pink garment and garland, and a girl in a blue and red outfit with flower garlands, both with raised hands. The scene appears to be a festival leela alankara display.2013-07-20Two metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a golden throne, both draped in marigold and red rose garlands with white flower accents and greenery. The murti on the left wears a golden crown, a layered pearl and bead necklace, and a yellow silk skirt with pink and green trim. The murti on the right wears a golden crown, pearl necklaces, and a deep blue garment with yellow skirt. A gilded arch and a potted green plant with red flowers frame the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-07-13July 20 20132013-07-20