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Photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers, green leaves and marigolds. The male murti wears a white cloth with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the female murti wears a red and gold sari and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A large garland of green limes hangs from the left side, petals are scattered on the floor, and a small oil lamp stands at the lower right. A bright light and a second garlanded figure appear in the background. No living people are visible.

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October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded ratha or shrine frame, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and pink roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a golden crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery. Green and yellow fruit strands hang from the throne, and flower petals and offerings are scattered at their feet. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red, yellow and green flower strands. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth and raises a hand in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a green silk drape and jewelled necklaces. A partially visible person in a brown shirt stands at the left edge, and a gold pillar with carved ornament frames the right. Incense smoke rises at the top left, and a red curtain hangs behind.2006-10-24Two 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.2006-11-04November 04 20062006-11-04October 24 20062006-10-24Photograph of two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, heavily decorated with multicoloured garlands of white, pink, yellow and green flowers. The left murti wears a white turban and white garment, its raised hand visible; the right murti wears an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces and sits on a green cushion. A red cloth hangs behind them and gold-painted pillars frame the shrine. In the foreground a standing person in a brown garment and dark shawl faces the deities, and a partly visible figure appears at the right edge.2006-10-24Night photograph of a processional deity pair on an ornate golden-pillared shrine or ratha. A male murti in white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head holds a raised hand and a staff-like object, seated beside a female murti in a yellow-orange sari with gold jewellery. Both figures wear layered garlands of magenta, purple, yellow and white flowers and gold necklaces. The gold-coloured figures are statues, not living people. Dark plastic sheeting and a speaker sit at the lower left, and a small blue logo appears at the top left.2006-10-20October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two processional metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, heavily adorned with white jasmine and marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and gold and silver ornaments. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and has a raised hand in abhaya gesture; the right figure wears a blue garment. Smaller figures and a flower-decorated shrine sit in front, with a brass lamp tray and offerings on the wooden floor. No physical people are visible.2006-10-31A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple setting, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The statue on the left wears a white turban with a red tilak, silver necklaces and a gold chain, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a red flower in it. The statue on the right wears a silver crown and silver jewellery and holds a flower, with a green cloth draped at its base. A small figure stands in front beneath a garland arch, and plastic bags and a red cloth sit at the lower left. The surrounding pillar is ornately carved and gilded. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10October 09 20062006-10-09