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Two painted metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. The larger figure, wearing an orange-and-brown turban, gold jewellery, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, raises one hand in blessing. The seated female figure beside him wears a green-and-maroon sari, pearl necklaces and a crown-like headdress, holding a small lamp-like object. A gilded peetha backdrop rises behind them.

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July 08 20132013-07-08Two golden deity murtis are seated on a red cushioned throne-like platform, framed by a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple, green and white. The left murti wears a saffron turban, red and pink jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces and a green and gold dhoti-style garment. The right murti wears a crown-like headdress, pearl necklaces and a pink and green sari with gold border. A golden carved backdrop rises behind them. No living people are visible.2013-07-08Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a red silk-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of flower garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The left murti wears an orange turban, large red-stoned earrings, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-like beaded mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The right murti wears a gold crown, pearl strands and a green and gold sari, and holds a small lamp-like object. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-07-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16A 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.2008-12-26Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16December 16 20112011-12-16Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19July 09 20132013-07-09Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09A golden murti pair of a seated deity and goddess, richly decorated with layered garlands of red, pink, purple, yellow and white flowers arranged in arched frames. The male deity wears an orange and green striped turban, a red dhoti-style lower garment with a leopard-print cloth, beaded and pendant necklaces, and holds a small ceremonial item. The goddess wears a pink and gold sari, layered gold necklaces, a crown and a green-rimmed item in one hand, seated on a red silk cloth. No physical people are visible; both figures are statues.2013-07-09