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Two golden murti statues of a deity couple sit before a shimmering orange and gold brocade backdrop with a carved gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather ornament, an orange-saffron garment, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a black crown-like headpiece, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A silver tray in front holds a white and red painted pot and a row of green-and-white decorated objects. Statues rather than living people are shown; no physical people are present.

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November 03 20112011-11-03December 26 20112011-12-26Two golden deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop. The figure at left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent-moon crown and a blue beaded necklace, one hand raised. The figure at right wears an orange and gold sari, a jewelled high crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, with a long dark braid. Beside them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with red and yellow flower garlands at its base. Iconography is not clear enough to name a specific deity form, so these are described as deity murti. No people are present.2010-07-09Two golden murti statues of deities stand side by side against a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and blue turban with a peacock feather, holds a golden staff with a snake motif, and is adorned with pink rose garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle decorated with colourful flowers, wears a teal and purple sari with ornate gold jewellery, and holds a golden lotus-like object. Both wear red bindi tilaka and are garlanded with fresh pink roses and greenery.2011-08-14October 16 20112011-10-16Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side under a golden arched canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and magenta blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, cream robe with a maroon shawl, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears an orange-red sari with heavy gold necklaces and a jewelled crown, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Offerings of green and white flower decorations rest in front. No living people are visible; the figures are statues in a festival procession setting.2008-12-27Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side against a turquoise sequined backdrop, adorned with red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a red and gold necklace, and raises a jewelled hand holding a golden staff; the figure on the right wears a black crown with a red-and-gold halo and a red-orange sari. Both have gold and jewelled ornaments, and a golden shield-like ornament with green stones sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible, only statues.2011-09-14June 07 20132013-06-07Two gilded murti statues seated side by side on a red-draped throne within an ornate gold arched frame. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown with a feather ornament, a trident, and a rudraksha mala with large beads, and holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. The seated figure on the right wears a pink and red sari with a tiara-style crown and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a long garland of yellow and purple flowers draped over one side. Brass or silver offering trays of greenery and flowers lie at the bottom edge. The statues are depictions, not living people, so no physical people are present.2011-01-21Two ornately decorated metal murti statues sit side by side before a teal satin backdrop with dark dots and a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left is a male deity murti with a bright orange turban and red-and-gold garments, wearing a heavy jewelled necklace, large earrings and a tilak, holding a trident and a crystal-studded hand. Beside him, the female deity murti wears a tall black braided hairstyle with a jewelled crown and halo, a gold-and-red sari, layered gold necklaces and a sceptre. Both are draped with red flower garlands and green leaf garlands. No living people are visible.2011-09-13July 17 20112011-07-17Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a golden brocade backdrop within a carved gold arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a crown with coloured jewels, a blue garment with heavy gold jewellery, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a deep blue sari with gold border, and layered gold necklaces. Both are garlanded with white flowers, red roses and green leaves. Oil lamps sit in front of the figures.2011-12-30