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Two gilded metal deity murtis stand on a festival vehicle under a temple-style ceiling at night. The figure on the right has a crown, a red and gold silk garment, a red garland and a long white flower garland, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure beside it wears a white and orange cloth, ornate jewellery and a white garland, with hands folded in greeting. To the left is a richly decorated vehicle with a golden woven canopy and green gem pendants, with a small ornamental figure above it. No living people are visible.

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A night photograph of two golden deity murti statues seated together under a stone temple canopy. The figure on the left, in white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a ceremonial staff with a finial; he wears layered jeweled necklaces and a green and white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari and gold jewelry, with a white and green flower garland, and rests a hand on a golden-hooded serpent or canopy form in the foreground decorated with green gemstone-like inlays. No physical people are visible.2007-04-17A night photograph of two golden metal murti figures of a deity pair, seated side by side on a gilded golden base with green-jeweled ornamentation. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a jeweled breastplate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold and deep red silk garment, with a crown, and a long garland of green leaves and white flowers draped over the shoulder. Both are adorned with orange and red flower garlands and stone-carved pillars frame the background.2007-04-17Two golden metal murti statues stand side by side under a stone temple ceiling at night. The figure on the left is male, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, a white head cloth with gold stripes, a beaded necklace and a green-and-white pendant, holding a ritual staff topped with a finial. The figure on the right wears a crown, an orange-gold silk garment, layered necklaces and carries a stringed instrument resembling a veena. Both are adorned with garlands of marigold, white flowers and green leaves.2007-04-17A photograph of two bronze or copper-toned murti statues seated side by side in a temple pillared hall at night. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and makes an abhaya gesture with the other, wearing a red and orange turban, yellow dhoti, and red-trimmed cloth with a jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears a white garland of flowers and a crown, holding a small ritual object. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands, and a gold-and-white ornamented decoration with green gemstone-like pieces sits in front of the base. Carved grey stone pillars frame the background.2007-04-17Photograph of a temple shrine featuring a gilded murti of a four-armed deity seated in a green and red garment with a red and gold-bordered skirt, holding a trident and a small staff, wearing a green and red turban and layered white and silver garlands. Beside it stands a second gilded figure in orange and red attire with a golden hooded canopy and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, an orange-clad seated figure wears a golden-banded headdress and a garland of yellow and white flowers, with an oil lamp and offering tray at the bottom edge. A red velvet backdrop and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2007-08-26Golden-bronze deity murti of a seated god with four arms, one hand raised in blessing, wearing an orange and yellow dhoti and a red-orange headcloth, adorned with white jasmine and red flower garlands. Beside him stands a second deity murti with a crown-like headdress and red-and-white garlands. A golden hooded serpent canopy with a jeweled crown and a white-and-gold cloth decoration rise on the right, all set beneath a stone temple ceiling at night. No people are visible.2007-04-17A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated together on a golden pedestal in a temple at night. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban and a yellow dhoti, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and raises the other in abhaya gesture, with a multi-strand bead necklace. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a blue and red silk sari, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. Behind them a golden cobra hood with green-tipped hoods arches over a white and gold cloth with garlands.2007-04-17A photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side against a dark background, shot at night with a grey stone wall above. The figure on the left has a raised four-armed form, a tall conical crown with a crescent ornament, a red and white draped cloth, and a rudraksha-style layered jewelled necklace; one hand holds a serpent-topped staff and another is raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a teal blue skirt, a maroon and gold shawl, and multiple strands of beads and pearls; one hand holds a lotus-like object. Both sit above a gilded ornate seat decorated with serpent motifs. This is a photo of deity murti, not of living people.2007-04-20Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26A night photograph of two golden-bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised stone pedestal within a temple doorway. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a yellow and red dhoti, holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand, and is adorned with a red and white flower garland. The figure on the right wears a blue and gold sari-style garment with a red shawl, is decked in white and red flower garlands, and gestures with one hand. Between them sits a golden crown-shaped hood over a white cloth-draped linga-like form, surrounded by red and white flower garlands and a golden base. Carved stone pillars frame the scene against a dark background.2007-04-17Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for a festival, with a red and gold turban, red bodice with gold necklaces and a white dhoti with red and gold border on the left figure. The figure on the right wears a gold crown and white and red sari. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at the lower edges, and a large copper kalasha or ceremonial vessel with a fish-like top stands at the right. Red drapery forms the background.2007-10-08A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis in a temple setting, decorated with garlands of green, white and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold cloth with a gold-banded head covering, a crescent-topped crown, and a necklace with a green-and-red pendant, while holding a ritual implement with a tiered handle. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold sari with a tall ornate crown and a long necklace, with one arm raised.2007-04-17