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A photograph of two large decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both densely adorned with long multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and pink. The figure on the left has blue skin, many arms, a dark elaborate crown and a gold-embroidered green-and-white garment with ornate gold jewellery. The figure on the right is gold-toned with a crown, wearing a magenta and gold sari-style dress, a green blouse and a gold-bordered orange shawl. Green and gold draped cloth covers the base, and a red and gold canopy overhangs the scene. A man in a white shirt stands at the far left edge, partly visible.

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October 03 20082008-10-03Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a garland-draped arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold necklace and an ornate gold crown; the figure on the right wears a magenta and blue layered sari, multiple beaded necklaces and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners of the platform and a red and gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of two deity murtis (statues) decorated for a festival, framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white flower garlands with green leaves. The figure on the left reclines on a white cloth over a green and gold brocade cover, wearing a heavy gold necklace, blue and gold armlets, a crown with a dark swept-back hair, and a pink cushion beside. The figure on the right sits upright in a magenta and gold skirt with an orange shawl, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, a jewelled crown and round silver-toned eyes. A striped red-and-white canopy hangs above, and a blue cloth backdrop completes the setting. No living people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 05 20082008-10-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti lying on a pink and gold cushioned bed amid dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in arching rows. The reclining figure wears a blue body with gold ornaments, jewelled bangles and an elaborate gold crown. Beside it stands a second adorned murti in a green and orange sari-like garment with a red flower in the hair, wearing heavy gold necklaces and a sweeping braid. A brass lamp stand sits at lower right, and a wall fan and a colourful cloth hanging appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2008-10-05October 03 20082008-10-03October 05 20082008-10-05October 05 20082008-10-05A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-red platform under a canopy of garlands in yellow, red, pink and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a gold crown with a tall headdress, a richly embroidered gold and white blouse, and a purple-trimmed white cloth, while the figure on the right has a round silver-disc headdress, a pink and blue layered skirt and a long layered pearl necklace. A green brocade cloth with gold threading covers the lower platform. Brass oil lamps stand at the bottom corners and a red and gold lantern hangs above. No physical people are visible.2008-10-03