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A photograph of a decorated processional palanquin on a street. Two seated deity murtis, one holding a trident, are dressed in pink and gold silk and draped with marigold and red flower garlands. Golden carved pillars with lion-like figures frame the shrine-style canopy, behind an orange cloth backdrop. A yellow and green painted fabric hangs at the right edge.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a procession vehicle beneath a red canopy. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and has a red headband, rhinestone-studded crown and a cream and gold dhoti with a pink lower cloth. The figure on the right wears a crown, a maroon blouse and a red patterned skirt, and holds a small object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. A large gilded carved vehicle element, possibly a bull or ornamental animal, fills the right edge of the frame against a partly cloudy sky.February 16 20092009-02-16A photograph of a decorated ceremonial deity pair seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden frame flanked by carved makara-like sculptures and draped orange cloth. The figure on the left, a male deity murti, wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with layered silver necklaces and a red-and-gold garment. The figure on the right, a female deity murti, wears a crown, blue sari with gold embroidery and ornate earrings. Both are bedecked with jewellery and sit against vivid orange and red drapery under a warm light. A small audio equipment box is visible at the lower left edge.2009-01-11October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair, a male form with a trident and a female consort, seated in an ornate golden shrine niche flanked by carved lion figures. The male figure wears a red headcloth and layered beaded necklaces, while the female figure wears a red sari, a tall crown and ornate jewellery. Yellow and orange flower garlands hang on the figures, a red curtain backs the niche, and orange flags appear at the lower edge. A framed photograph sits at the bottom left corner.A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.A photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murti seated side by side inside a temple shrine beneath an ornate gilded arch with orange drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and holds a trident-like staff and a small instrument, with a pink and yellow skirt. The figure on the right wears a tall crown and holds a long spear-like staff. Both are heavily adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, gold necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-01-31Photograph of a festival utsava murti pair seated on a purple draped platform in front of a gold-framed green shimmering backdrop inside a temple hall. The seated male figure, a metal deity murti, wears an orange turban and holds a trident, with white dhoti and orange shawl, and an ornate ornate silver breastplate. Beside him a female murti in a red and gold skirt with a crown and long necklaces stands. Red and white garlands drape both figures. At right, an orange curtain and a brass oil lamp stand. No living persons are visible, so the figures are statues.2011-09-17November 05 20062006-11-05October 04 20102010-10-04A photograph of a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform within a gilded arched frame, set against a red cloth backdrop with palm trees and garden statues behind. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a red-orange garment, multiple white and beaded necklaces, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and orange-and-white draped clothing with white necklaces. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hanging from the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, not living persons.2013-07-17October 04 20082008-10-04