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Close photograph of two bronze deity murtis, a male and a female form, dressed for a procession. Both wear heavy gold necklaces, ornate jewellery and large decorated earrings, and are draped with garlands of yellow and pink flowers and white jasmine. The female figure wears a red sari with gold-coloured motifs. A small brass vessel and a hand holding a red flower appear at the lower left.

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October 16 20062006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis on a festival cart, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears a white-and-gold turban and a white lace-patterned blouse with gold trim, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall crown with a jewelled band, red-and-gold garments, pearl-and-gold necklaces and large drop earrings. Both have red bindi marks. A gold staff or mace appears at the left edge. The scene reads as a ratha yatra procession image.2006-10-16October 14 20062006-10-14October 16 20062006-10-16Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14Two bronze deity murtis stand side by side in a shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears a light grey-beige turban, white jewelled armour-like chest ornament, gold necklace and ornate white earrings, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold and white necklace with a jewelled pendant and gold beaded collar, and a golden crown ornament. A small brass figure stands between them, and green leaves frame the left edge. A date stamp reads 15.10.2006. No physical people are visible.2006-10-15Two 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.2006-09-24Two golden metal deity murti are displayed under a canopy heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, for a procession. The left figure, wearing a gold-and-cream turban and a white dhoti with a gold border, raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a small white flower garland. The right figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a white garland. A white and pink flower bouquet sits in front of the figures on a decorated platform. The statues are idols, not living people, and a bicycle is visible at the left edge of the frame.2006-10-16October 14 20062006-10-14November 04 20062006-11-04September 23 20062006-09-23