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Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand in a temple shrine, adorned with dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a sparkling jewelled necklace and large earrings, and raises its right hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, jewelled earrings and layered necklaces on an orange-gold garment, and holds a ceremonial object. A brass trident-like ritual implement with a serpent motif stands at the left edge.

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December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10A 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.2008-12-26Close-up of two golden metal murti statues decorated for worship, dressed with garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban and holds a gold trident-like ritual staff with a serpent motif in its raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall black hair crown with gold ornaments, red lips and gold jewelry. Ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and bangles adorn both, and the scene is set against a stone temple wall.2007-12-10Close-up photograph of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a red turban with gold trim, a red garment and a heavy silver-and-gold collar necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange and gold sari, a crown with a jewelled ornament, layered necklaces and a bright orange flower garland, holding a small gold object in its raised hand. Both figures have red lips and red tilak marks on the forehead, and the scene is lit warmly against a stone ledge.October 05 20112011-10-05Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29November 06 20112011-11-06September 24 20112011-09-24Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07Two golden utsava murtis of deities stand on a decorated platform for a Brahmotsav procession. The male murti wears a red-orange turban, a black velvet bodice with layered gold and silver necklaces, a cream and gold dhoti-like cloth, and holds a golden staff with a finial in one hand and a flower bouquet of red and white blooms in the other. The female murti wears a black and gold crown, a lavender-purple sari edged in gold, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers drape both figures, with an orange cloth backdrop and a lattice screen behind them.2007-12-26