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Three large deity murti figures stand in a decorated procession setting, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red-maroon flower accents. The left figure has green skin, a silver-embroidered blue-black bodice and orange-saffron dhoti, with a silver multi-hooded serpent backdrop behind it. The centre figure wears a blue cloth, carries a golden object and a silver-tone weapon, and has gold crown ornaments. The right figure has pale skin, an ornate jeweled bodice with a leopard-print lower garment, and holds a silver implement. Behind them are more yellow flower garlands, blurred pink and purple lights and a teal-painted float.

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January 12 20152015-01-12Two large painted deity murti figures stand decorated with yellow marigold garlands and golden crowns. The left figure has a green face, red mouth and moustache, an orange cloth, a silver-embellished garment and a large circular silver-toned arch behind it. The right figure has a fair face with red tilak, a blue garment, a blue cloth backdrop, silver necklaces and raised hands holding ritual items. Both are adorned with gold armlets, rudraksha-style beads and ornate silver jewellery. No physical people are visible.2015-01-12Night photograph of two deity murti statues standing on a raised platform, each heavily garlanded with yellow and white marigold garlands and red flower accents. The figure on the left is male, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a matching orange shawl draped over the shoulder, a golden crown, a rudraksha-style jewelled necklace and holding a staff-like ceremonial object. The figure on the right is female, wearing a crown, ornate silver-gold jewellery, a deep maroon skirt and holding a green parrot-shaped decoration. Strings of small oil lamps glow in the background and a white cloth covers the platform edge, with a lamp post at right.2012-01-08A blue-faced deity murti is heavily decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower garlands, with a gold crown on its head. A second smaller murti with a gold crown is partly visible at right, and striped ceremonial poles stand beside the figures. Blurred dark shapes of onlookers appear in the foreground. No physical person is clearly identifiable as a person.2015-01-13Close view of a row of decorated deity murti figures in a temple setting, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. The foremost figure is a silver-toned murti wearing a tall golden crown-like finial on a dark cap, a gold necklace with a large purple gem, and a blue-and-gold garment. Behind it, gilded figures and a blue embellished panel with silver jewel studs are visible. Golden animal figurines, possibly a vahana, sit in the lower left. Gold and silver ornaments and flowers fill the frame.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night outdoor photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues standing side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulder, an ornate crown, a dense silver and jewelled necklace, and orange dhoti, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a deep maroon garment, and holds a green and gold ceremonial item. Both are encircled by yellow and white flower garlands. Red lights and a street lamp glow in the dark background.2012-01-08Photograph of two large deity murti statues dressed for worship, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers arranged in bands. Both figures wear ornate gold crowns, layered silver-white and gold necklaces, and elaborate jewellery; the central figure holds a hand raised in blessing. To the far left a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and a sheaf of green palm-leaf or grass stands near the edge of the frame. Behind them hang a blue cloth canopy, a decorated banner and banana leaves. A camera is visible at the right edge.2015-08-09January 08 20122012-01-08October 07 20082008-10-07Two gilded murti statues decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands sit within a golden arched frame against a dark blue backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured green, red and pink turban and holds a golden trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a blue and purple garment and an elaborate golden crown. The photo is blurred with light streaks. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28A photograph of a ritual scene inside a white tented pavilion showing decorated deity murtis on a tiered altar draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Two gold-crowned figures with painted faces sit atop the central pedestal, while a green-faced murti in an orange garment and layered gold necklace stands with a multi-armed halo of carved gold on the right, and a red-clad murti with a golden crown sits at left. Garlanded kalasha-like forms and a golden canopy frame the arrangement. A priest in white is visible in the background, and a few devotees' heads appear at the lower edge. No clearly identifiable a person figure is present; the only prominent figures are statues.2015-01-12