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Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a cream-yellow turban and holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-silver ornate necklace. Pink flowers adorn their heads, a trident hangs on the left, and carved golden temple pillars frame the scene. The setting suggests a homa or puja context, though no people are visible.

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October 09 20062006-10-09December 10 20072007-12-10Two gilded deity murti stand in a golden shrine niche, heavily garlanded with multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The left figure, a male deity with a tall crown and turban-like headwear, wears layered gold necklaces and raises one hand in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold sari-style garment, a gold crown and a gold necklace. A small brass kalasha stands in front, beside an ornate gold frame holding a small deity image and a brass lamp stand. Gold-painted carved pillars frame the niche, with a carved Ganesha relief at lower left and a dim yellow-lit backdrop.2006-09-23Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold draped cloth over the head, a heavy jewelled necklace and a raised hand holding a small object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a silver and gold necklace, earrings and a red and gold sari-style garment. Garlands drape from the ceiling behind them, and red and white fabric hangs in the background. No living people are visible.2006-09-24October 09 20062006-10-09December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Two 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.2013-07-16Two gilded metal processional deity figures, a male and a female, stand side by side in a dimly lit shrine, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and deep red rose garlands, and leaf wreaths. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a brown-and-white headcloth, a silver-embellished jewelled necklace and a pink lotus in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled silver necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured stones and flowers. A small figure stands in front at the base, and a bright lamp glows at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in front of the deities.2006-11-04A photograph of a golden deity murti pair standing on a raised golden shrine platform at dusk, with a blue sky visible above. The two figures are draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers and wear gold necklaces and crowns. The taller figure on the left wears a white and gold dhoti and a cloth over the head, and the figure on the right wears a red and green sari. Small brass lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand at the base, with a decorated gold arch behind and a purple silk curtain at the right edge. Carved ganesha and figure reliefs decorate the pillars of the shrine.2006-09-24A 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.2008-12-26July 16 20132013-07-16